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Virunga
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Virunga

2014 · 100 min Documentary War
⭐ 7.9 / 10 · TMDB

A ranger with a rifle stands between the last mountain gorillas and a militia. A journalist risks everything for a story that could start a war. This 2014 documentary plunges into the heart of Africa's Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site caught in a brutal conflict over oil and power. A gripping, real-life thriller that exposes the fragile line between conservation and corruption, where the guardians of a species become soldiers in a forgotten war.

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Director Orlando von Einsiedel crafts an approach where the camera acts as participant rather than passive observer. The footage communicates the fragile coexistence of natural beauty and human conflict with raw immediacy.

This documentary experience suits viewers prepared for difficult conversations about conservation and war. You'll feel the tension between hope and despair, emerging with renewed appreciation for frontline guardianship. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Orlando von Einsiedel

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For quiet evening viewing when contemplating humanity's relationship with nature.

🎭 Cast

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André Bauma

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Emmanuel de Merode

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Mélanie Gouby

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Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo

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Vianney Kazarama

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