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Vanishing Kings: Desert Lions of the Namib
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Vanishing Kings: Desert Lions of the Namib

2015 · 46 min Documentary
8.2 / 10 · TMDB

On the edge of the Namibian desert, cattle farmers are looking for new land to graze their animals. The lions, who occupied these previously wild spaces, are hunted by herd guards, or even slaughtered when they attack cows. Will and Lianne Steenkamp lived for two years in a territory occupied by a 17-year-old lioness - a "queen" -, her two daughters and their five lion cubs. This film traces the process of empowering the young: after learning to hunt alone, they will have to leave the family pack and find young females to reproduce. A necessity all the greater as their species seems threatened.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Vanishing Kings: Desert Lions of the Namib is a very strong film rated 8.2/10. Great direction and performances make this one well worth adding to your watchlist.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

Released in 2015, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: any evening when you want quality cinema with no compromises.

— MovieFinder Editorial

🎭 Cast

Lianne Steenkamp

Lianne Steenkamp

Will Steenkamp

Will Steenkamp

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