Where to watch Human (2009)

Story

This 25-minute documentary explores fundamental questions about human identity and connection. By removing people from their usual contexts and familiar surroundings, the film examines how we categorise and label others. It investigates the boundaries of human interaction—what happens as we move closer to understanding another person, and whether extreme closeness reveals something deeply human or something unsettling.

Why watch

• A thought-provoking documentary that challenges how we perceive and categorise people
• Directed by Thomas Østbye with an experimental approach to exploring human nature
• Compact 25-minute format offers an intense, focused exploration of identity

Good for: Viewers interested in philosophical documentaries about human connection and perception; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with children.