Animals Are Beautiful People

Animals Are Beautiful People is a South African nature documentary that explores the wildlife of Southern Africa. Filmed in the Kalahari and Namib deserts as well as the Okavango Delta and River, the film observes the daily lives of animals, focusing on their behaviors through a comedic lens.

Jamie Uys independently wrote, produced, directed, filmed, and edited the project. It was the first in a series of films directed by Uys, followed by The Gods Must Be Crazy in 1980 and The Gods Must Be Crazy II in 1989. The production features Paddy O'Byrne as the narrator and was produced by Mimosa Films.

The film achieved commercial and critical success, winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Documentary Film in 1974. Audience reception remains positive decades after its release, with a rating of 8.2 on IMDb based on 4,400 votes and a score of 7.4 on TMDB from 79 votes.