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DOCUMENTARY . 2003 . 1h 29m . 7.6/10

A Species Odyssey_

"8 million years of the human species"

"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna, to modern Man, setting off to conquer space. 7 million years of triumph fraught with difficulties and extraordinary events that make Man what he is today.

Starring Charles Berling, Pere Arquillué, Johanne Léveillé
7.6/10
Rating
1h 29m
Runtime
2003
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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8 million years of the human species

"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna, to modern Man, setting off to conquer space. 7 million years of triumph fraught with difficulties and extraordinary events that make Man what he is today.

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Cast
Charles Berling stars as Narrator (voice) in A Species Odyssey.
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Year context
A Species Odyssey was released 23 years ago in 2003.
Overview
"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna,...
A Species Odyssey is a Documentary, History film with a runtime of 1h 29m.

CAST (3)

Charles Berling
Charles Berling
Narrator (voice)
Pere Arquillué
Pere Arquillué
Narrator (voice)
Johanne Léveillé
Johanne Léveillé
(voice)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Country
France, Canada, Italy, CH, BE
Rating
7.6/10 (21 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is A Species Odyssey about?
"A Species Odyssey" portrays the origins of Mankind from the moment the first primate stood up on their hind legs and set off to conquer the African Savanna, to modern Man, setting off to conquer space. 7 million years of triumph fraught with difficulties and extraordinary events that make Man what he is today.
How long is A Species Odyssey?
A Species Odyssey has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in A Species Odyssey?
The cast of A Species Odyssey includes Charles Berling, Pere Arquillué, Johanne Léveillé.
What is the rating of A Species Odyssey?
A Species Odyssey has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Documentary History
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