Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human, La costumbre del sexo, O Amor Segundo um Extraterrestre, Das sonderbare Liebesleben der Erdlinge, Mænd er fra Mars og kvinder fra Venus
Director: Jeff Abugov
Writer: Jeff Abugov
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Larry Estes
Co-Producer: Victor Ho
Companies: Earthbound Human Productions Inc., Welb Film Pursuits, LTD
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Film, Romance, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Science Fiction Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: secret love, stalking
Story
The movie 'Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human' follows Billy and Jenny through their romantic journey in a late-20th-century American city. The story is narrated by an anthropologist from an alien planet who provides comedic commentary on human courtship rituals, often getting details wrong but capturing the overall essence. Billy and Jenny meet at a club, initially misunderstand each other, and Billy loses her phone number. After they finally connect, their relationship progresses through walks on the beach, soulful talks, meeting each other's parents, friends' advice, and gradually taking it to new levels.
Summary
Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human is a unique blend of comedy, romance, and science fiction directed by Jeff Abugov in 1999. The film presents an anthropologist from an alien planet documenting human mating rituals with comedic commentary, often comparing them to animal behaviors in elaborate visual metaphors. While the narrative focuses on Billy and Jenny's romantic journey, the unique perspective adds humor and insight into human relationships.
