Saved by the Lioness
Synopsis
Nature documentary about a young wildebeest in the wilderness of Africa. The gnu calf strays from the herd and comes upon a lioness that kidnaps it. Instinctively, it treats the lion like its mother. And miraculously enough, the lioness does not see the calf as its prey. Like a true Survivor, the calf manages to escape from the lion's den and find its way back to its real mother.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marjolein Duermeijer
- Original Title
- Saved by the Lioness
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Nature Conservation Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marjolein Duermeijer
Anton van Munster
Jochem van Rijs, Evert van den Bos
Department Leadership Roster
Anton van Munster
Director of Photography
Jochem van Rijs
Producer
Evert van den Bos
Producer
Marjolein Duermeijer
Director
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What is Saved by the Lioness about?
Nature documentary about a young wildebeest in the wilderness of Africa. The gnu calf strays from the herd and comes upon a lioness that kidnaps it. Instinctively, it treats the lion like its mother. And miraculously enough, the lioness does not see the calf as its prey. Like a true Survivor, the calf manages to escape from the lion's den and find its way back to its real mother.
Who directed Saved by the Lioness?
Saved by the Lioness was directed by Marjolein Duermeijer.
Who stars in Saved by the Lioness?
The principal cast of Saved by the Lioness includes Thom Hoffman.
When was Saved by the Lioness released and how long is it?
Saved by the Lioness was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.