
Virunga(2014)
“Conservation is war”
Overview
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.
Director
Orlando von Einsiedel
Studio
Grain Media
Cast
André Bauma
as
Emmanuel de Merode
as
Mélanie Gouby
as
Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo
as
Vianney Kazarama
as
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2014
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
French
Rating
7.9 / 10
Production Companies
Grain Media • Violet Films • Doc Society
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 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 and released in 2014. It is a documentary, war film.
How long is Virunga?▼
Virunga has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Virunga?▼
The cast of Virunga includes André Bauma as , Emmanuel de Merode as , Mélanie Gouby as , Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo as , Vianney Kazarama as .
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