Vanishing of the Bees

Vanishing of the Bees

A documentary for anyone who likes to eat.

Directed by Maryam Henein, George Langworthy

Produced by Tiberius Film

200996 min7.0 / 10

An investigative environmental documentary that frames ecological crisis as both urgent warning and spiritual call to action, grounded in scientific inquiry and systemic critique.

This documentary takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The film examines our current agricultural landscape and celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between man and the honeybee. The story highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to the tragic phenomenon known as "Colony Collapse Disorder." To empower the audience, the documentary provides viewers with tangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives. Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating this extraordinary crisis and its greater meaning about the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth. The bees have a message - but will we listen?

Questions people ask

  • Is Vanishing of the Bees violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Vanishing of the Bees sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Does Vanishing of the Bees end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Vanishing of the Bees scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Vanishing of the Bees easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Vanishing of the Bees

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Vanishing of the Bees, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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