The Forbidden Volcano
Le Volcan interdit
Synopsis
Set in Zaire, the film follows an expedition exploring the crater of the Niragongo volcano of the Virunga chain, whose eruptions are known for their violence and their massive lava flows.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Haroun Tazieff
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Title
- Le Volcan interdit
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Haroun Tazieff
Chris Marker
Renée Lichtig
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Marker
Writer
Chris Marker
Screenplay
Haroun Tazieff
Director
Renée Lichtig
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What is The Forbidden Volcano about?
Set in Zaire, the film follows an expedition exploring the crater of the Niragongo volcano of the Virunga chain, whose eruptions are known for their violence and their massive lava flows.
Who directed The Forbidden Volcano?
The Forbidden Volcano was directed by Haroun Tazieff.
Who stars in The Forbidden Volcano?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Volcano includes Pierre Vaneck, Haroun Tazieff.
When was The Forbidden Volcano released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Volcano was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.