The Making Of Chimp Empire | Netflix
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- Go behind the scenes of this remarkable documentary and learn how the filmmakers got so close to the action while making Chimp Empire.
Chimp Empire is about the largest group of chimpanzees ever discovered who have built a complex society deep in the forest of Ngogo, Uganda - but ambition and neighboring rivals threaten to destabilize their empire. Narrated by Academy Award® Winner Mahershala Ali and directed by Academy Award® winner James Reed, Co-Director of My Octopus Teacher. Chimp Empire is only on Netflix April 19th.
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A vast community of chimpanzees thrives in a forest in Uganda, navigating complex social politics, family dynamics and dangerous territory disputes. - Розваги
This documentary blew me away! I couldn't stop saying out loud "how are they filming this?" Shout out to the crew and all the other people that made this masterpiece available to the world. Absolutely amazing work, this is timeless art!
It's an honor to bring this to you! Thanks!
Very cool!
I was adamant it was CG because of how well it was filmed
Did you cry for Jackson bumboclat
I kept screaming CGI.
This can't be real. But it is real. How astonishing
@@dougr8646 Hi Doug, did you work on the film? I'm so curious how the chimps came to know the crew as simply neutral entities. Are they not curious where you're getting your food from, etc.?
I would seriously watch a separate 4 part series on just the making of Chimp Empire. The work that team was able to accomplish is next level impressive and fascinating.
They need to release that footage. Behind the scenes is fascinating
%10000
Meh they could of made it into an hour documentary, most of it was boring
@@DARKOvibrations Rise of the Warrior Apes would be to your liking. Same colony but about 30 years ago.
100%
pleeeeeaase Netflix PLEASE make more seasons of chimp empire I could watch chimps lives for years just getting updated on their groups, lives, social hierarchy etc 🙏
I wonder if Abrams or wilson will step up to the plate to be Alpha for central Ngogo since Jackson passed away I was so sad when be went away to pass but was happy he had Pererson his pal but was expecting Miles to go but at the end he gave Peterson the last big meat hunt so he shifted his allie to Peterson they mentioned it was unpredictable
Agreee 😭😭😭
A little too close to human behaviour to be ignored.
There’s a documentary by Discovery UK that’s on UA-cam.
I said the same thing! I want live updates and a minimum of 2 seasons a year!!
*SPOILER* I sat mesmerized for 4 episodes, I laughed and I cried. This is the greatest documentary I have ever seen. Brilliant! So happy that Gus ended up being accepted and groomed by the other males.
I cried every single time Gus was on screen 💀
*mesmerized
@@HiKelvin Thanks Webster
Thanks for the spoilers
@@Aysatt I fixed it. But really you shouldnt read comments for anything until you watch it. You should know there will be spoilers.
The passing of Jackson was heartbreaking. It was really sweet of Peterson to show up and keep his king company during his last moment. This documentary is on a whole new level of storytelling.
that was a bit rude, im sorry!
You selfish sc*mbag POS just blatantly throwing this spoiler right in the comments section to talk about your feelings... GO P*SS OFF AS*H*LE.
Jackson was the stupidest Alpha that I didn't even feel bad when he died. He didn't recognise the threat of Abram, trusted the disloyal Miles most, didn't even flinch when Wilson bullied a mother cause he excluded Wilson from eating meat, didn't stay prepared and alert after enemy's danger and outright attack and was absolutely unorganised. The only things he was good at, was mating and reminding he is Alpha. Westerners were so organised, tactical and the Alpha there neutralised even a small show of aggression by his junior. The previous Alpha of westerners came back even after losing a hand, denounced his reign but stayed in the group, whereas Jackson went into hiding and died because of his pride and ego. He ruled purely based on numbers.
Dude I cried. That’s the difference between human beings and chimpanzees. If you are injured protecting your friends, family, territory, lovers-you’re a hero!
This was hands down the best animal documentary I have ever seen. Congratulations to the everyone who worked on this series. This important piece of work has helped us to understand and appreciate chimpanzee society better and hopefully, we can better protect their habitats. Thanks for the commitment to making a series that was both educational and thoroughly entertaining.
I wanna thank the documentary team! This feature was incredible, it was like a real life planet of the apes.
The whole time I’m watching this I kept thinking how they got so close to these chimps without being attacked or harassed. I’d be shitting bricks if I was surrounded by shrieking chimps and I can’t see them. Shoutout to the brave team!
Edit: Watched the Joe Rogan episode with James Reed and I found out how they got close to those chimps without being attacked or harassed
Joe Rogan brought me here too 😂✊
It's as interesting as the documentary. Thanks for the info.
I’ve only finished episode 2 but man this is probably the coolest documentary I’ve ever seen. It has game of thrones feels while also being 100 percent real … insane and awesome and mesmerizing , AMAZING JOB GUYS AND THANKS NETFLIX FOR SHOWING US THIS !
These chimps are living in their own blockbuster movie! I was so engrossed, half way through the second episode I realised this is a documentary not a scripted show!!
It definitely takes some liberties with the narrative interpretation though. Lots of assumptions and cutting of footage to make a story.
Joe Rogans podcast with the Chimp Empire filmmaker James Reed was an amazing listen. Can’t wait to watch the series!
No words could be enough to praise the effort to shoot and script the documentary. The very fact that it is so close to our lineage. The politics , the group patrolling, the list goes on and on. A thought provoking and exploring our journey from hunter gatherers. How little different are we even with so many years of evolutionary gap.
This is an astonishing bit of filmmaking. It deserves awards. James Reed the director on Joe Rogan made me appreciate it even more, he talked brilliantly
While watching the series I was wondering how the got theses images. Imagined hidden cameras on rails or cables, not the crew running along the chimps. Just amazing.
Bruh fr😂
One look at Jackson Id pull a gun out bombaclat
This crew deserves every award they get for this. Absolutely mind blowing. I was in tears the first 5 minutes- feeling a closeness I've never witnessed- astounded by the footage of which I have never seen ! A must see.
This was the most insane cinematography I’ve ever witnessed. I kept constantly questioning if it was real or not throughout each episode.
Just finished watching this masterpiece. Thank you for showcasing this.
Huge respect to the crew 💯
I cannot praise and recommend this documentary enough. It's exceptionally well done. You truly see the hard work and bravery that went into it :D So fascinating to watch, big thanks to everyone involved!!
This was cathartic! This doc brings out the humanity within these Chimps! Their lives, their legacy, everything has been presented to us to learn and to assess our our lives! Please watch this!
i fell in love with this documentary, with Jackson, Gus, porkpie.. omg i cried and heartfelt. AMAZING FILMING TYSM FOR SHARING THE EXPERIENCE. LOVE LOVE LOVE
Same page club. If you watch the first documentary, you’ll see the scientists and film crew also come to care about the chimps. 🤯
PLEASE MAKE A SEASON 2. ONE OF THE BEST DOCS EVER ON NETFLIX!!!
Three episodes in and loving it. I’m amazed that such territorial and sometimes aggressive animals let so many people to be that close. Definitely took some bravery on behalf of the crew. Well done!
The original team of anthropologists set up there in 1996 and have been there since. It took them a few years before the chimps accepted their presence and became used to humans. Watch the documentary 'Rise of the warrior chimps'
While watching this docuseries I kept wondering how it was filmed. I thought they had cameras mounted in the forest they could zoom in and pan the areas, but the fact there were actual people on the ground filming this makes this series even more amazing.
Thank you for this beautiful documentary. We appreciate all the hard work the film crew go through to capture these amazing animals and their lives. I used to watch animal documentaries as a child & now with new technology, and as it continues to grow we have breath taking videos like this. RIP Jackson you left a Legacy. Rip Pork Pie ❤️
spoilerrrrrrrrrr
@@likpik If you’re going to be reading comments off “the making of” videos. You should already know there are going to be some spoilers genius.
They should definitely release a second season with the footage he didn’t get to use, I listened to him on JRE and know he has so much more. It’s truly a phenomenal show
The documentary Chimp Impire was AMAZING. I needed to pause a few times in the episodes because it was so intense. Really felt so close to them. Very well done!! Super interesting. Thank you!
This series deserves an Oscar
This was something I tuned in while it was sabbath and boy I enjoyed every single second of it. Thank you James Reed and of course Mahershala Ali for the amazing narration!! God bless y'all 🙏🏾
These film makers deserve all the awards! I was petrified when the war begun and the videography just amazed me. 👏🏽
About 20 minutes into the first episode I had to look up is Chimp Empire CGI. Phenomenal footage and an epic story. Fantastic job to the whole crew who put this together.
I’m still mind boggled at how this was even filmed!?! Phenomenal documentary
I was a huge fan of Animal Planet all those years ago and this blows it out of the water. The fact that the chimps trusted the crew is remarkable. I’m guilting of several times thinking, ‘these are people in costume’ even tho I knew it wasnt
Big up to you guys of netflix, thanks for sharing this story of our closest cousins the chimpanzee much love from Rwanda
This documentary should be MUCH longer. Great work fellas!
This is the greatest docu series I’ve ever seen! I felt like I was watching Planet of the Apes in real life. Hats off to everyone involved.
James reed nailed it. After octopus teacher, this is THE BEST . Mesmerizing voice of ALI . Stunning , powerful, emotional ,phenomenal doc
I never comment on anything but I have to say this is literally the best documentary I have ever seen in my life, and it’s the best thing to come to netflix ever
It was such an amazing documentary 👏🏽 I loved every moment, emotion, drama, politics, and survival behaviours.... the way it was filmed 🎥 was so capturing, and I felt I was actually there!!! 11 out of 10 for the great creativity and effort to make & produce this 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was a beautiful documentary to watch. The field assistants really need to be commended and I hope they were well compensated.
The DOPs and the team behind this also need to be commended for such a wonderful production. Africa is beautiful and needs to be protected for its wild life and mineral’s 🙏🏽
This is without question the greatest thing ever made. Period. It hurt me the entire time to think they had hundreds of hours but felt like it had to be this short concise story. Just give us the footage. I would watch a live stream of this place and those apes EXCLUSIVELY for the rest of my life.
I loved every minute of this. I was enthralled. . .glued to the tv for four hours straight. My heart BROKE for Jackson. . .but I'm so happy Peterson was there for him. I especially love how the film crew spared us from the most horrific violence that took place. I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen it. I was wondering if this footage was first hand. I'd read something about robotic cameras. So they don't harm humans?
What if the “rain dance” is just the high rank chimps showing off “check this out, it’s all slippery but I ain’t slippin!”
I have been to this place in Uganda, it’s a phenomenal rainforest, the chimps were screaming just like in the film, it was a bit chilling because they were so fast you can’t locate them, but we followed our guide who was really experienced. Truly an unforgettable experience.
WOW! A great job to your team. You all did a fantastic job at bringing the footage to life. Thank you! Also, can we acknowledge how the Chimps gave the humans absolute permission to observe them at all times, even during territorial war. No humans were harmed. What a beautiful collaboration between the animal kingdom and … humans.
I just watched “ Rise of the warrior chimps” and it’s about the same chimps in Ngogo with some of the same scientist’s but I think they changed some of their names for Chimp Empire. I’m not sure why. I’m not really into this kind of stuff but that documentary and Chimp empire are some of the best docos I’ve ever seen. Everyone who I make watch it also agrees.
I just assumed all those chimps had passed away.
wow, I did not think you guys are that close. Still thinking about Pork Pie every now and then.
😢 same here...was such a sad loss so early in the series and then to find out he was killed by the rival group & likely died all alone was REALLY heartbreaking 💔
Yeah, and the friendzoning of Gus
He was so peaceful that he didnt want to fight, so ironic that he was murdered. :(
I get so emotional over things like this. Yes, I understand it’s nature’s way but it doesn’t make my heart hurt any less when they die, especially in that way 💔😢
@@Stardust414 I can relate 1,000%... seeing any INNOCENT animals/mammals perish, in ANY WAY, REALLY breaks my heart 💔😭 & is something that I have trouble getting over once it occurs...Some of us are just more in tune than others when it comes with dealing with the death of other beings of our planet! I've always felt that the animals/ mammals were ANGELS sent here to make us APPRECIATE our own humanity and love of our families! Just my opinion...God bless you!🙏🏻
This was an incredible piece of work…piece of ART. The crew better have some awards coming. I hope we have “A Making Of Chimp Empire” soon. Hoooeyyyy what a wild ride‼️
I’m so invested in the narrative of the chimps in these tribes. You really get to know them. Please keep making these and keep tabs on the hierarchy. I’m routing for Gus 🦍
I find it amazing that they are so much stronger then the camera crew and outnumber them massively but they never attack or provoke or steal from them. It's mad that so many animals really respect humans and are afraid to mess with them
That’s thanks to years of amazing scientific learning
That chimp knows that sometimes you just gotta dance in the rain!
The making of this documentary is as important as this documentary. How did the chimps grow accustomed to the crew? How long did it take? Did they interact with the crew.
I need more of this.
Hands down, the best documentary I have ever seen. I want a season 2!!! Now that I’ve seen how it was made with the crew running with them…. holy shi…
Incredible documentary, footage and work. Thank you for risking your own livelihood to share this story. You guys deserve a documentary about making this documentary, it would be fascinating.
Wow how do you know they wouldn’t attack the camera crew??!! Chimps scare me to death their so unpredictable! 😳
This series was too short, I want much more!! Besides the phenomenal filmmaking, I love the way they told the story, always identified the chimps, and made you get invested in what Jackson, Abrams, Gus and the rest were doing. Just the fact I remember all their names tells you.
Thank god they had masks on 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Put ur MYASKS ON! Mmkkkk??? It's fur ur SAAAFETY!
Geezis. These people are around ferocious animals, and they have their stupid masks. I sure wonder how they vote
I've never been interested in primate docs before this show. No one, I repeat, NO ONE, has been able to capture chimps like this on film. Its incredible. There better be more seasons.
This series was brilliant, mesmerizing, eye-opening, and absolutely fascinating, to say the least! As difficult as it was to film, I'm begging for more!
Most amazing wildlife documentary series I have ever seen! The filming was stunning.
Big respect to the crew! Thank you for filming this for us at home!
I genuinely have no idea how you guys got half of those shots in the series. It was the most up close and personal film has ever gotten to chimpanzees in the wild. Hats off to everyone involved
This is, by far, my most favorite documentary ever. Netflix, PLEASE make another Chimp Empire PLLZZZZ!!!!!!
Or Bonobo Empire...
I shoot docos and watching this I was amazed at some of the visuals they were able to capture. He's not lying when he said it would be one of the most challenging shooting locations ever. Dark subjects moving at speed through jungle with changing light and line of sight and at the same time you're trying to follow the narrative and focus on key players. It would have been an absolute slog at times, but what a ground breaking series. I hope they win awards, it was a magnificent series.
I've watched it 5 times already, hands down the BEST I have ever seen. You guys did amazing and have some serious balls
This documentary is absolutely stunning a masterpiece, I really enjoyed it, and the chimpanzees are so much like us. My der 's dead Pork Pie and Jackson was so sad, but this is life. Thanks so much is becoming one of my favorites.
This is the most exceptional - anything I have ever seen. 4 episodes, beautifully filmed, engrossing. Completely. Exceptional!!!
This was EXCELLENT! A must watch. I was shocked to learn that different groups of chimps would go on border patrols and go to war.
I literally just finished Chimp Empire. I loved it!!
Without a doubt best animal documentary ever. Pure magic from the filming down to the storytelling. Gold.
I cried so hard when pork pie died!!!! I felt so connected to this documentary! Great great work
This docuseries deserve an academy award im crying this is so beautiful 😭😭
The realest reality show ever. This is brilliant!
On my watch list im realing looking forward too watching it.. now its going to be the next thing i watch lol!
This is the craziest footage I’ve ever seen . This is my dream job
I am not usually into animal kingdom documentary. But man.. this captivates me… all 4 episodes kept me glued
The best series I have seen in my whole 33 years of existence! ❤
The cinematography is incredible, I hope there's more parts to this series!
Truly amazing production with awesome footage. I've trekked chimpanzees in Kibale shooting both still and video and certainly know the challenges they faced and the tremendous skill it took to capture these images. Something that amazed me both in personal experience as well as observing in this making-of video is that the habituated chimps pay little or no attention to humans.
Covid mask in the jungle ?? WTF
When they kick the bottom of a tree trunk. "Like they do" They seem to do the same thing in a cage. It's a powerful display.
Incredible work on this series! I gladly bought a hoodie to help preserve their home and protect them. Thanks for fighting to keep their habitat
wow. i didnt realize they are THAT open and close to them
Why the masking out in the middle of nowhere in the jungle?
Thank you for all you do to get us this amazing footage. I was totally amazed by every minute of the show.
Kudos to the brave camera team. Being around those shrieking chimps, all baring their teeth and ready for violence seems terrifying.
I just really want to know why they are wearing face masks in the jungle
Was looking for this comment!! 😂 It’s got to be the freshest air they’ll ever breath and they’re wearing masks. Why?
Joe Rogan sent me here lol
It’s amazing how the camera team won’t get attacked by the chimps when filming even though they’re very hostile to one another
I don't understand how the chimps don't attack the film crew.
absolutely terrifying
Reminded me of meerkat manor from back in the day.
This was a true gem, makes me want to play the ape evolve now lol
Imagine if they were like “yeah the day Randy got his arms and legs ripped off was rough. But we knew we had to keep filming.” Lol
This is extraordinary. I couldn't figure out, then you see dudes just walking between warring chimpanzee troops.
Me and myhousemates sat down n i put on an episode n we ended up watching the whole thing in amazement its great
Seriously though, this looks impossible to film so beautifully. I had to find this behind the scenes before I could even finish. I'm about halfway through the 3rd episode.
Extraordinary series. Well done, Netflix, it was an awesome experience that will live with me for a while.
It's good to see John Mitani still there. I remember in "Rise of the Warrior Apes" he said he didn't know how much longer he'd be there
I think this is the most greatest documentary i have ever seen in my life. Thanks to all the staffs and Netflix!
Btw, i have so many questions about this, do you guys have a plan for Q&A session or Fan meeting? 😂😂😂😂
I dont understand how the chimps dont murder people just filming in their faces. Astounding doc series
What amazed me is that the chimpanzees let the film crew observe without issue, but when they encounter another chimp it's mayhem
Amazing documentary series and a fantastic job by the film crew. The story telling and visuals was superb. I watched Rise Of The Warrior Apes last year and was thrilled Netflix had released this series. I am hoping for more seasons and episodes.
Everything about this was incredible. Thank you so much for sharing it with us