The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
“One lake, a million birds, an incredible story!”
Synopsis
In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.
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The Crimson Wing - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 19, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leander Ward, Matthew Aeberhard
- Screenplay & Story
- Melanie Finn
- Original Title
- The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Disneynature
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leander Ward, Matthew Aeberhard
Melanie Finn
Matthew Aeberhard
Nicolas Chaudeurge, Julian Rodd
Paul Webster, Matthew Aeberhard, Leander Ward, Stephen Garrett
Department Leadership Roster
Leander Ward
Director
Matthew Aeberhard
Director
Melanie Finn
Writer
Paul Webster
Producer
Nicolas Chaudeurge
Editor
Matthew Aeberhard
Producer
Leander Ward
Producer
Matthew Aeberhard
Director of Photography
Julian Rodd
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos about?
In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.
Who directed The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos?
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos was directed by Leander Ward, Matthew Aeberhard.
Who stars in The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos?
The principal cast of The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos includes Mariella Frostrup, Zabou Breitman, Karoline Herfurth.
When was The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos released and how long is it?
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos?
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).