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‘Fantastic Fungi’ (2019) – A Documentary on Netflix – Review: Eyeopening

‘Fantastic Fungi’ (2019) – A Documentary on Netflix – Review: Eyeopening
Elisabeth Plank
12 July 2022, 7:32 am

Fantastic Fungi (2019) is a documentary that takes us into the world of fungi and their bountiful nature.

Premise

This documentary takes us on a tour de force in the world of fungi. It is an extensive coverage of the many uses and applications of fungi, spanning from therapeutic applications, to industrial uses, such as, its potential as a replacement of plastic. Time lapsed photo sequences show us how astounding mycelium, mushrooms, and other fungi are.

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Fantastic Fungi (2019)

Our Opinion

This is an impressive production. It is visually stunning, with exquisite time lapse photography sequences of rare beauty. It covers the topic of fungi and numerous facets of this organism, and its potential uses. We were entertained and were introduced to a new world. An absolutely recommendable watching experience.

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Fantastic fungi (2019)

Where to Watch Fantastic Fungi

On Netflix

Other Reviews

“A charming blend of science and conjecture, ‘Fantastic Fungi’ wants to free your mind.”

Jeannette Catsoulis: The New York Times

“With its spectacular footage of growth and decay and impassioned speeches about the magic of mushrooms, this documentary is a treat for the eye and ear (…)”

Andrew Pulver: The Guardian

Cast

Brie Larson / Narrator (voice)

Paul Stamets

Michael Pollan

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Roland Griffiths

Andrew Weil

Mary P. Cosmiano

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Fantastic Fungi. Documental. Crítica

Fantastic Fungi. Documental. Crítica
Diane T. Larsen
12 July 2022, 7:32 am

Fantastic Fungi (2019) es un documental que nos adentra en el mundo de los hongos y su pródiga naturaleza.

Argumento

Este documental nos lleva a un tour de force en el mundo de los hongos. Se trata de una amplia cobertura de los muchos usos y aplicaciones de los hongos, que abarcan desde las aplicaciones terapéuticas, hasta los usos industriales, como, por ejemplo, su potencial como sustituto del plástico. Las secuencias fotográficas en tiempo real nos muestran lo asombroso que es el micelio, las setas y otros hongos.

Nuestra opinión

Se trata de una producción impresionante. Es visualmente impactante, con exquisitas secuencias fotográficas de lapso de tiempo de rara belleza. Abarca el tema de los hongos y numerosas facetas de este organismo, así como sus posibles usos. Nos entretuvo y nos introdujo en un nuevo mundo. Una experiencia de visionado absolutamente recomendable.

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Dónde Ver Fantastic Fungi

On Netflix

Otras Críticas

“Una encantadora mezcla de ciencia y conjeturas, ‘Hongos fantásticos’ quiere liberar tu mente”.

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“Con sus espectaculares imágenes de crecimiento y decadencia y sus apasionados discursos sobre la magia de las setas, este documental es una delicia para la vista y el oído (…)”

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