Movie·2001·1h 36m
Human Nature
In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.
Directed By
Michel Gondry
Country
France
Language
French
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The Story
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
Producer
Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze
Cinematography
Tim Maurice-Jones
Music
Graeme Revell
Editor
Russell Icke
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
294 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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// cast
Cast
Tim Robbins
Nathan Bronfman
Patricia Arquette
Lila Jute
Rhys Ifans
Puff
Miranda Otto
Gabrielle
Mary Kay Place
Nathan's Mother
Robert Forster
Nathan's Father
Peter Dinklage
Frank
Rosie Perez
Louise
Hilary Duff
Young Lila Jute
Miguel Sandoval
Wendall the Therapist
Toby Huss
Puff's Father
Ken Magee
Police Detective
Sy Richardson
Police Detective
David Warshofsky
Police Detective
Stanley DeSantis
Doctor
Bobby Harwell
Congressman
Daryl Anderson
Congressman
Bobby Pyle
Young Puff
// crew
Crew
Charlie Kaufman
Producer, Writer
Russell Icke
Editor
Graeme Revell
Original Music Composer
Michel Gondry
Director
Spike Jonze
Producer
Anthony Bregman
Producer
Tim Maurice-Jones
Director of Photography
Ted Hope
Producer
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