Koko, le gorille qui parle (Koko, a Talking Gorilla)

Koko, le gorille qui parle (Koko, a Talking Gorilla) (1978)

100% of critics liked it
(5 reviews)
82% of users liked it
(858 ratings)

Directed By: Barbet Schroeder
Genres: Documentary, Art House & International

In Theaters: Oct 11, 1978 Wide

Critic Reviews

Janet Maslin, New York Times
Mr. Schroeder has assembled this funny, provocative documentary with gratifying intelligence and care.
Jeremy Heilman, MovieMartyr.com
It confronts the viewer with several questions that cannot be easily answered, providing considerable food for thought.
Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews
Sprinkled comments provide enough intellectual provocation to begin debate, but the main course is Koko's wide-ranging behavior.
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com
spend a little time with Koko and you'll start to fall under her spell.
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
From now on, I'll give pause to the fact that the gorilla at St. Paul's Como Zoo used to flip off passersby before throwing poop at them.
Eric Henderson, Slant Magazine
To swipe a lame pun from a Tales from the Crypt comic, Koko is sure the gorilla of my dreams.

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Michael G

This is a truly fascinating and incredible study. Koko is a truly amazing creature. I strongly recommend "A Conversation with Koko" as well if you get the chance.
Luke B

An interesting documentary following the education of a gorilla who can communicate via simple sign language. The film raises questions on the ethical treatment of animals, as well as teaching us how smart apes really are. At times enfuriating, but also very sweet. The documentary… More
An interesting documentary following the education of a gorilla who can communicate via simple sign language. The film raises questions on the ethical treatment of animals, as well as teaching us how smart apes really are. At times enfuriating, but also very sweet. The documentary doesn't judge those doing the experiment, or give us answers. It's all on us. Fascinating if a little short and repetitive in places.

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