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Sierra's January/February 2004 Discussion questions Winged Migration was nominated for an Oscar in 2003, having received wide acclaim from both reviewers and general audiences. What did you like most about the film? What were its weaknesses? Director Jacques Perrin says Winged Migration "is like a dream--it’s not supposed to be a learning experience." Does the lack of narrative leave you wanting more information? Or does the film's focus on the visuals of bird migration encourage a more visceral reaction to the spectacle of birds in flight? Did the film inspire you to see birds, the natural world, or multi-thousand-mile bird migrations in new ways? Does it bother you that some birds were raised to imprint on the camera crew, so that flocks wouldn’t be scared off? What level of manipulation is too much? The film gives us very brief but clear references to the impacts that humans have on bird migrations worldwide. What was your reaction to these images? Did the film change your understanding of birds? What books or other resources would you recommend to those interested in learning more about birds?
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