France / May 18, 2001 / Cannes International Film Festival
In the Interest of Civilization… Conform.
1h 36min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Obsessive scientist Nathan and his lover, the naturalist Lila, discover Puff: a man born and raised in the wild. As Nathan trains the wild man in the civilized ways of the world, Lila fights to preserve the man’s natural state. In the power struggle that ensues, an unusual love triangle emerges.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Rosie Perez | Louise |
| Hilary Duff | Young Lila Jute |
| Miguel Sandoval | Wendall the Therapist |
| Toby Huss | Puff's Father |
| Ken Magee | Police Detective |
| Sy Richardson | Police Detective |
| David Warshofsky | Police Detective |
| Stanley DeSantis | Doctor |
| Bobby Harwell | Congressman |
| Daryl Anderson | Congressman |
| Bobby Pyle | Young Puff |
| Chase MacKenzie Bebak | Young Nathan |
| Anthony Winsick | Wayne Bronfman |
| Mary Portser | Bistro Waitress |
| Laura Grady | Aversion Therapy Model |
| Angela Little | Chester's Waitress |
| Deborah Ferrari | Stripper |
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| Jeremy Kramer | Lecture Host |
| Nancy Lenehan | Puff's Mother |
| Juan Canopii | Reporter (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Human Nature |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | Français, English |
| Production countries | France, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | StudioCanal, Fine Line Features, Good Machine, Beverly Detroit Studios, Partizan |
| Official site | humannaturemovie.com |
| Release date | 12 settembre 2001 |
| Production | Charlie Kaufman, Spike Jonze, Anthony Bregman, Ted Hope, Julie Fong |
| Writer | Charlie Kaufman |
| Casting | Jeanne McCarthy |
| Editing | Russell Icke |
| Cinematography | Tim Maurice-Jones |
| Assistant directors | Michel Gondry |
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| Camera operators | Tim Maurice-Jones |
| Additional photography | Tim Maurice-Jones |
| Production design | K.K. Barrett, Gene Serdena, Peter Andrus |
| Art direction | Peter Andrus, Gene Serdena, K.K. Barrett |
| Set decoration | Gene Serdena, K.K. Barrett, Peter Andrus |
| Visual effects | Pierre Buffin |
| Stunts | Al Goto, Tim Rigby, Joni Avery |
| Music | Graeme Revell, David Bach, John Reese, Joe Barnett |
| Sound | Graeme Revell, David Bach, John Reese, Joe Barnett |
| Costume design | Nancy Steiner |
| Makeup | Nancy Steiner |
| Hairstyling | Nancy Steiner |
| Budget | 6.000.000 € |
| Revenue | 1.600.000 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Romania / Sep 12, 2001 / 18+
United States / Apr 12, 2002 / R
Theatrical release
France / Sep 12, 2001
South Korea / Jan 25, 2002 / 18
Italy / Jun 21, 2002
Czechia / Sep 26, 2002 / U
Digital
Hungary / Jan 31, 2002 / 12
Poland / Nov 22, 2002 / 18
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