About Disneynature Monkey Kingdom

Disneynature's Monkey Kingdom takes viewers on a breathtakingly beautiful journey through the jungles of South Asia. The film follows Maya, a clever and resourceful monkey, as she strives to survive and protect her son, Kip, amidst the rigid social hierarchy of her troop residing in Castle Rock, a dense, ancient jungle in Sri Lanka.

Making / Production

Filmed over three years, Monkey Kingdom was directed by Alastair Fothergill and Mark Linfield, and narrated by Tina Fey. Capturing the natural and unscripted events in the monkey's life was a challenge to the crew, using extensive camera setups and patiently waiting for magic to unfold.

Actors

• Tina Fey (Narrator) - Tina Fey provides the narration to the story of Maya and her troop with warmth, humor, and sincerity.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was co-directed by Mark Linfield and Alastair Fothergill, who previously co-directed Disneynature films Earth (2007) and Chimpanzee (2012).
• The movie was shot in Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka.

Awards

While Monkey Kingdom did not receive specific awards, Disneynature films have collectively garnered high acclaim for their stunning cinematography and contribution to wildlife conservation efforts.

Quotes

• "Life is an adventure. Life is a journey. Life is a challenge." - Tina Fey

Music, Soundtrack

• Original music by Harry Gregson-Williams, known for his impressive work on numerous blockbuster films.
• The film features the song "It's Our World", performed by Jacquie Lee.