| Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh | |
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| Directed by | Harun Rahman Lara Ariffin |
| Produced by | Lina Teoh Lara Ariffin Sabrina Chen-Louie Effa Desa |
| Written by | Kathryn Pasternak |
| Starring | Michelle Yeoh |
| Music by | Farul Farid |
| Cinematography | Brad Dillon, Cede Prudente |
| Editing by | Daniel Sheire |
| Studio | Novista |
| Release date(s) | December 9, 2009 |
| Running time | 50 minutes |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | English |
Among the Great Apes with Michelle Yeoh is a 2009 documentary film made by National Geographic in cooperation with FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia).[1] The film is notable for showing how the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre (also known as Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary) in Sabah is fighting for the survival and well-being of each ape. The film was broadcast internationally and presented at the Eco-Knights Film Festival 2011 [2]
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Michelle Yeoh visits her adopted orangutan in her home country Malaysia [3] and studies for three weeks [4] what is done to sustain long-term population of this endangered species.
Michelle Yeoh introduces us to experts who are devoted beyond doubts and explains their diligent efforts from inside. Guided by Dr Cecilia Boklin, Malaysia's popular actress takes part in all activities. Together with Michelle Yeoh the watcher can learn about the life and the characteristics of orangutans.
Michelle Yeoh is filmed while she nurtures herself an orphaned suckling orangutan. For those who so far have known her from action films only, it is possibly surprising to watch her following maternal instincts. Her affection for her adopted orangutan is authentic. She testified it was impossible not to get very fond of these animals.[5]