A subtle account of the chimpanzees' behaviour in Burgers Dierenpark in Arnhem, on the occasion of the publication of the book Chimpansee Politiek by ethologist Dr. Frans de Waal. A unique experiment shows us how complex the social strategies in the community of this fascinating anthropoid ape are. Haanstra managed to capture almost all aspects of chimpanzee behaviour: display of skill, teasing and pestering, grooming, resting, playing, motherly behaviour, submission, sex and violence. Eventually, the film was also screened to the apes.
Unfortunately the movie The Family of Chimps is not yet available on HBO Max.
| Directing | Bert Haanstra | Director |
| Production | Bert Haanstra | Producer |
| Editing | Bert Haanstra | Editor |
| Writing | Frans de Waal | Book |
| Sound | Jurre Haanstra | Music |
| Crew | Bert Haanstra | Cinematography |
