The astonishing, little-known story of men, women and children who were exhibited alongside animals in Europe, America and Japan from the second half of the 19th century until WWII: an international story from a pre-globalization era concerning the most diverse populations from every continent. Through these personal stories and previously unseen images, Inside Human Zoos offers a unique opportunity to understand how our societies used major public events to help shape a portrayal of the ‘Other’ as opposed to ourselves.
Genre: documentaries, one-offs
Format: 52’, 90’
Original title: Sauvages, au Coeur des zoos humains
Directed by: Bruno Victor-Pujabet and Pascal Blanchard
Written by: Bruno Victor-Pujabet, Pascal Blanchard and Coralie Miller
Produced by: Bonne Pioche
Original Broadcasters: France TV, Arte, RTS, RTBF, RTP and Polsat
Language: French
Year of production: 2018
International Sales: Lucky You