Virunga (2014)

Directors:

Orlando von Einsiedel

Writers:

Actors:

Vianney Kazarama, Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, Mélanie Gouby, Emmanuel de Merode, André Bauma

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 ...
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Virunga (2014)

Fascinating story that will suck you into the narrative. Add some shockingly beautiful shots of a breathtaking park in the Congo and lots of camera time with mountain gorillas - you won't regret watching this. Will baffle you as to how CitizenFour took home the Oscar.
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March 17, 2015