Virunga(2014)
Conservation is war
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel
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Virunga is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Virunga come out?+
Virunga was released in 2014.
How long is Virunga?+
Virunga runs for 100 minutes (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Virunga?+
Virunga was directed by Orlando von Einsiedel.
Who stars in Virunga?+
Virunga stars André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby, Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo and Vianney Kazarama.
Is Virunga worth watching?+
Virunga holds a 7.9/10 rating from 242 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of documentary and war.
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