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So, you ever wonder what a hermit crab's daily grind looks like? Jean Painlevé's Le Bernard l'ermite is probably your best bet, especially if you're into those old, almost *alien* nature films. If you're hoping for a big story or some fast-paced action, you're gonna have a bad time. But if you appreciate a quiet, close...

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Jean Painlevé

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"So, you ever wonder what a hermit crab's daily grind looks like? Jean Painlevé's Le Bernard l'ermite is probably your best bet, especially if you're into those old, almost *alien* nature films. If you're hoping for a big story or some fast-paced action, you're gonna have a bad time. But if you appreciate a quiet, close look at a tiny world, or just love seeing how folks filmed things nearly a century ago, then yeah, give this a spin. It's definitely not for everyone. 🦀 Jean Painlevé, who is re..."


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