About Disneynature Wings of Life

Released in 2011, "Disneynature Wings of Life" is a stunning adventure that dives into the world of insects, showcasing their incredibly vital role in Earth's ecosystem. Directed by Louie Schwartzberg, the documentary beautifully chronicles the captivating relationships between flowers and pollinators.

Making / Production

"Wings of Life" was produced under the Disneynature label, a division of Walt Disney Studio that showcases on-screen nature and wildlife. Louie Schwartzberg brought his unique style of slow-motion, time-lapse photography to shed light on these tiny heroes in vivid, breathtaking detail.

Actors

• Meryl Streep: The renowned actress superbly narrates the documentary, offering a compelling voice to the drama in the insect world.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was shot using high-speed, time-lapse, and macro photography techniques to capture the incredible details of the tiny actors.
• Originally, it was titled ‘Hidden Beauty: A Love Story That Feeds the Earth’ but was later renamed.
• Disney brought out the film in observance of Earth Day, emphasizing its mission to promote environmental awareness.
• The film is considered a landmark for Disneynature as it was its first to directly focus on insects.

Quotes

• "For the pollinators, the harvest begins." - Meryl Streep
• "Without pollination, would life as we know it end?" - Meryl Streep

Music, Soundtrack

• Music for "Disneynature Wings of Life" was composed by Bliss, an international chill-out pop music duo consisting of Danish musician Steffen Aaskoven and French singer Alexandra Hamnede. The music carries the intricate, vibrant visuals, and the informative narration effectively, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the storytelling.