“Monkey Kingdom” is a 2015 American nature documentary film directed by Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill. The film follows a troop of toque macaque monkeys in Sri Lanka and their daily struggles to survive in their changing habitat. The film was produced by Disneynature, a division of Walt Disney Studios that produces nature documentaries.
The film received positive reviews for its stunning cinematography and engaging storytelling. Here are some of the awards and nominations received by “Monkey Kingdom”:
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Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival (2015):
- Best Theatrical Film
- Best Editing
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News & Documentary Emmy Awards (2016):
- Outstanding Nature Programming
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Critics' Choice Documentary Awards (2015):
- Nominated for Best Narration
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Cinema Eye Honors Awards (2016):
- Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Nonfiction Feature Filmmaking
These are some of the notable awards and nominations received by “Monkey Kingdom.” The film has been praised for its ability to educate and entertain audiences while shedding light on important conservation issues. The film was also noted for its collaboration with conservation efforts and supporting a monkey sanctuary in Sri Lanka.
| Directed by | Mark Linfield, Alastair Fothergill |
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| Produced by | Mark Linfield, Alastair Fothergill |
| Narrated by | Tina Fey |
| Music by | Harry Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematography | Martyn ColbeckGavin Thurston |
| Edited by | Andy Netley |
| Production company |
Disneynature Silverback Films |
| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
| Release date | April 17, 2015 (United States) |
| Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $5–10 million |
| Box office | $17.1 million |