Virunga
“Conservation is war”
Synopsis
Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.
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Virunga Movie - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orlando von Einsiedel
- Screenplay & Story
- Orlando von Einsiedel
- Original Title
- Virunga
- Country of Origin
- Congo, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Swahili, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Grain Media, Violet Films, Doc Society
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orlando von Einsiedel
Orlando von Einsiedel
Orlando von Einsiedel, Joanna Natasegara, Leonardo DiCaprio
Department Leadership Roster
Orlando von Einsiedel
Director
Orlando von Einsiedel
Writer
Orlando von Einsiedel
Producer
Joanna Natasegara
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Virunga
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What is Virunga about?
Virunga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa’s oldest national park, a UNESCO world heritage site, and a contested ground among insurgencies seeking to topple the government that see untold profits in the land. Among this ongoing power struggle, Virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas: a handful of passionate park rangers and journalists fighting to secure the park’s borders and expose the corruption of its enemies. Filled with shocking footage, and anchored by the surprisingly deep and gentle characters of the gorillas themselves, Virunga is a galvanizing call to action around an ongoing political and environmental crisis in the Congo.
Who directed Virunga?
Virunga was directed by Orlando von Einsiedel.
Who stars in Virunga?
The principal cast of Virunga includes André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby, Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, Vianney Kazarama.
When was Virunga released and how long is it?
Virunga was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.