The Kukang Movie

A time-lapse documentary from the perspective of two documentarians who captured the real story of nature conservation on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. The documentary is mainly about two conservationists who decided to dedicate their lives to protecting slow lorises and other endangered species with the help of local people. The film shows succeses but also losses, which are part of the work and the fight for protection of nature in developing countries.

  • Ondřej Smékal
    Director
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    The Kukang Movie
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    1 hour
  • Completion Date:
    July 12, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    12,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Czech Republic
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Czech
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital (mirrorless cameras)
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Prague Science Film Fest
    Prague
    Czech Republic
    October 17, 2023
    Official Selection
Director - Ondřej Smékal