VHS : National Geographic's Puma: Lion of the Andes
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starring: National Geographic
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304438114
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
ISBN: 6304438117
Label: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Manufacturer: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Release Date: May 13, 1997
Running Time: 60 minutes
Sales Rank: 9126
Studio: Nat'l Geographic Vid
Theatrical Release Date: 1997
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Editorial Review:
Description:
The mysterious puma. Only a lucky few have ever seen this magnificent cat that prowls the Andes. For two years, acclaimed natural history filmmaker Hugh Miles lived among Patagonia's pumas, capturing never-before-seen images of this shy, secretive predator. Experience the unprecedented trust formed between the filmmaker and an extraordinary puma he calls Penny. His camera, equipped with a special night-vision lens, reveals the triumphs and tragedies of Penny's life: She finds a mate, gives birth to three cubs, and guides her offspring through daily struggles against starvation and poaching. It is rare for a totally wild creature to allow a human to come so close, and Hugh Miles makes the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Now, you too can walk in the path of the PUMA: LION OF THE ANDES.
Amazon.com:
One man's personal account of his study of pumas--and particularly his relationship with a female he named Penny, 'after an old friend'--is incredibly touching. Natural-history filmmaker Hugh Miles lived in Patagonia for two years in Chile's Torres Del Paine National Park. His first-person narration, combined with brilliant photography, makes this video fascinating to watch. Viewers will be treated to all seasons and soft-textured night-vision photography. Ruddy ducks, Chilean flamingoes, hares, wild ancestors of the llama, and little gray foxes are all among the cast of characters on this grand Andean stage. Puma: Lion of the Andes is stylistically poetic, and its clear that the narrator's interest in pumas is not just sentiment but concern for conservation of an important member of a threatened ecosystem. --Cristina Del Sesto
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Well-produced, interesting movie
This is a typically well-produced National Geographic movie about the puma. The puma's an elusive animal, and filmmaker Hugh Miles has done an extraordinary job spending two years in Chile filming his subject. The filming is very good, the narration (by Mr Miles) is excellent, and the overall quality of the film is very good.
Why 4 and not 5 stars, then?
Well, maybe I am comparing with wildlife films shot in Africa, which track other big cats that are probably less elusive ... Read More
Rating:  - Eye Candy
The majestic mountain lion is filmed scaling daunting and seemingly impossible cliffs over stunning backdrops of some of the most beautiful natural habitats in the world. In my opinion this is truly one of the best-filmed wildlife documentaries.
Rating: - Everyone should have this film!!!!
Hugh miles has captured superbly the secret world of the Puma. He spent two years filming a Puma he called Penny and as is the majesty of Hughs work he has blended together all the elements of his magic with film and sound to produce a film which is one of the true classics in natural history movie making.Hugh takes us into the world of these most secret of all animals and allows us to observe these most beautiful creatures in all there wild and natural glory. This film is a `must have` in anyones ... Read More
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