Histoires de crevettes (1964) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1964, Histoires de crevettes is a notable film directed by Jean Painlevé.

What it’s about. After a comic introduction, we look closely at a shrimp. Eyes on stilts, color patterns, pinchered walking feet, a rostrum. We watch shrimp eat using a strong claw and a fine one; we watch digestion. After eating, shrimp clean themselves. The female lays eggs that cling to her feet. After three weeks, the eggs hatch explosively. Few larvae live to adulthood. We watch an adult shed its carapace with a final leap, leaving it vulnerable; other shrimp attack.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Histoires de crevettes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Histoires de crevettes page.