Behind-The-Scenes of Snow Monkeys on Nature on PBS

"Snow Monkeys" producer and cinematographer Joe Pontecorvo sought to capture the life of Japanese Macaques deep within the snow-covered mountains of Northern Japan, in a valley named Jigokudani, meaning "Hell Valley". Pontecorvo and his wife Nimmida Pontecorvo followed an individual snow monkey troop of over 160 members for over a year to truly get to know these fascinating creatures. Go behind the scenes with Nature on PBS to discover how these incredible moments were captured and presented. For more, visit www.pbs.org/wne...

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[@l.johnperry4072]

That was one of thee best videos I have ever seen. Thank you for ALL the hard work you and your wife have done.

[@sawyersgirl5142]

This is the most relaxing video my 5 yr old son who's on the spectrum enjoys. This is our nightly bedtime routine. Watching Snow Monkeys.

[@KitKat24531]

I absolutely fell in love with these beautiful animals! I first watched your documentary then found this. Thank you, your filming is amazing. I cried,I laughed and worried. I hated to see it end!

[@darlingnikki1353]

What absolutely gorgeous monkeys! Thank you Mr + Mrs Pontecorvo for all you - sometimes treacherous - work. Absolutely stunning photography 💙😊

[@泰-t2x]

Wonderful ! とてもステキな動画でした。貴重な動画です。一度あのニホンザル達に会いにいってみたくなりました♪

[@3rdeyevision69]

This is one of my favorite documentaries, and there is nothing cuter than a baby snow monkey! :-) I wonder how Hiro is doing as an adult, could he one day become leader the troop? It would be so great if the Pontecorvos made another snow monkey film. Yes, we need a snow monkey movie sequel!

[@marthamccray8490]

Oh I love it these are absolutely beautiful monkeys out of all the different entertainments of seeing monkeys I think this is the most wonderful one I have ever seen I will enjoy seeing more of these in regards to all different types of monkeys throughout the world 🌍🌍🌍 thank you for sharing I hope to see more 🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@noelled9112]

I just watched the documentary last night and was so taken by the images and relationships between the troupe members, especially the unexpected friendship between little Hero and the lead male, I wanted to know more. Wow, this behind the scenes video makes definitely makes me appreciate these amazing monkeys even more, and the work you guys have done to bring their lives into our homes is just awesome. Thank you!!!

[@TheSweetheart0822]

The baby monkeys and just so adorable

[@ungavaproductions]

Absolutely amazing images, superb quality and a fantastic story. Excellent work. I love this. Congratulations to the team

[@ooogadoooga]

That was AMAZING Joe..Inspiring, impressive, so well composed, edited and filmed; well digitally speaking, of course..and with the best cameras..Top notch quality..(Obviously)..Anyway, I was curious what you were up to these days, and after so many years..Good to see that you are up to a LOT..Great presentation..Glad I decided to put your name into "You Tube" Great Job Joe!..Keep up the great work with your wife..You're quite a team!..Sincerely, Doug George from Cal Arts..

[@bobbesearcy4918]

This was a good video but wait until you see Kiyo in action. He lives with the snow monkeys at the park in Japan and the monkeys love him. He has some of the best videos ever and I have watched all of them several times and can’t get enough of them. Try out his videos on you tube and you will a thrill. He is the best.

[@EmmaDee]

This is one of the greatest of all about these beautiful creatures. I fell in love with them from this movie and wish you guys would do a second movie to provide updates.

[@annalemsma3558]

beautiful video, thank you. Your work with these lovely creatures must be heavenly...they are so cute..

[@도이미찌요]

Thank you very much 👍🐒🐒🐒😍

[@Tenkeiful]

i love it, beautiful work

[@awesomerelax2779]

The beauty and the harsh of the life!

[@masaaki1969]

Great work. Just amazing.

[@rika-vq8wo]

日本猿本来の姿が映し出されていて　とてもいい映像を見ることが出来ました。
　　　　　Thank you.

[@sherrybaby6854]

Loved it!! Thanks

[@TenacityInPursuit]

Awesome work!

[@butterflykisses7280]

This was so beautiful

[@jijiiaraki1193]

Beautiful and nice movie. Tank you . from Japan.

[@terde9651]

Just beautiful

[@ceeslindelauf3115]

so nice documentaire snowmonkeys.so lovely.thank you.

[@cruzzo260]

6:25 looks like an old man chilling in a hot spring 😌

[@niknick6180]

The moment of truth being a photographer!

[@jigokudanimonkey2250]

Hi, this is Jigokudanionsen Korakukan where you stayed . We found your TH-cam. We miss you very much.

[@imtiazahmadwildlifephotography]

AMAZING work wooo

[@mimizookhoho]

ts really amazing ! wonderful artpiece!

[@nowgaku]

感動した！！

[@cedeprudente]

Hello from Borneo! Hope you are well Joe... Cede

[@simonleonmusic]

Any update on Hiro and Kuro-san?? They were beautiful!

[@aimeebanovsky4010]

Yep

[@maryranch5329]

💖

[@breAnnasmama]

Why didn’t they return and do follow ups from various members ? I wanted to follow along with the Alfa male and his bond with hiro as well as the other macaques that were featured.

[@oncuyldzozler1128]

Someone need to help me really, its so beautiful and ı cant find it 😣

[@oncuyldzozler1128]

( start 3.55 )whats that song?

[@44lhaplus]

美しい

[@mikaelpernlind6525]

What happened to Hiro?

[@britt-marielarsson3507]

Was it you who filmed the blind kid I will send it again

[@britt-marielarsson3507]

See not send

[@TheTsdfsunco]

なかなかできることじゃない。

[@nippononna]

He says "It is not an easy thing for anyone to do this."

[@britt-marielarsson3507]

What happens with this blind younger snowape

[@JackIsNotInTheBox]

Sponsered by Red Digital Cinema Camera Company.

[@malauchanankaw4053]

ละครวิมานจอเงินวันที่17กฺย2561

[@oooo-pq5rf]

Chinese wife?

[@tatertott2390]

Terrible editing