HOW SMART ARE CROWS?

Animation, Documentary,

Netherlands

2025

Runtime, min

In one of Aesop’s fables, a crow is searching for water. It spies a pitcher— but the water inside is beyond its reach. So, the crow begins dropping in pebbles. One-by-one, they displace the water, and the crow quenches its thirst. This is just one of many fascinating displays of intelligence from corvids. Katharina Brecht digs into what makes this bold, brainy family of songbirds so smart.

Director:

Irida Zhonga

Selections and Awards:

REVIEWS:

A fun and informative film. It also has really nice visuals and animation.

Conor McMullin

Short, informative, and precisely made. Among the more satisfying documentary shorts in the program Better than its premise prepares you for.

Sharma Priya

Five minutes that will change how you look at crows. Recommended Well made and honest!

Vikram Singh