Wildlife meets still life. Furry creatures, though frozen in space and time, are rendered in states of dynamic (re-)animation by skillful artists who practice their appreciation for nature through taxidermy. Director Nicole Triche’s keen eye for color, light, texture, shadow, and motion grants the spectator sensational opportunities to take in the visual majesty of animal “sculptures” that range from the quiet and quaint to the hyperbolically acrobatic. Amid this array of striking images, the taxidermists share their stories of participating in a competition considered the “Olympics of taxidermy.” Despite the film’s brief duration, Taxidermists’s still-life safari will not only leave a lasting, rich impression, it will also expand the viewer’s sense of appreciation for this age-old art form.  AK