Project Nim

In "Nim's Island," we follow the extraordinary life of Nim, a chimpanzee who was at the heart of an ambitious experiment in the 1970s. Believing that an ape could learn to communicate using language if raised as a human child, researchers embarked on this unique endeavor. The film explores Nim's journey through the human world and the lasting impressions he leaves on those who cross his path.Unflinchingly honest and devoid of sentimentality, "Nim's Island" serves as an unfiltered account of an animal caught in the attempt to humanize him. As we delve into Nim's story, we discover not only what shaped his character but also how it reveals aspects of our own nature that are both comical and deeply unsettling. Through the lens of this unique experiment, "Nim's Island" offers a compelling perspective on the complexities of communication, relationships, and the boundaries between human and animal.