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  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 40 m

Summary In the forested depths of eastern Congo lies Virunga National Park, one of the most bio-diverse places in the world and home to the last of the mountain gorillas. In this wild, but enchanted environment, a small and embattled team of park rangers - including an ex-child soldier turned ranger, a carer of orphan gorillas and a Belgian cons...

Directed By: Orlando von Einsiedel

Written By: Orlando von Einsiedel

  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 40 m
  • 2014
  • TV-14
  • Netflix
  • 1 h 40 m

Virunga

Metascore Universal Acclaim Based on 5 Critic Reviews
95
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 65 User Ratings
8.2
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Summary In the forested depths of eastern Congo lies Virunga National Park, one of the most bio-diverse places in the world and home to the last of the mountain gorillas. In this wild, but enchanted environment, a small and embattled team of park rangers - including an ex-child soldier turned ranger, a carer of orphan gorillas and a Belgian cons...

Directed By: Orlando von Einsiedel

Written By: Orlando von Einsiedel

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100
Nov 6, 2014
Urgent investigative report and unforgettable drama, Virunga is a work of heart-wrenching tenderness and heart-stopping suspense.
By Sheri Linden FULL REVIEW
100
Nov 6, 2014
Showcasing the best and the worst in human nature, Orlando von Einsiedel’s devastating documentary “Virunga” wrenches a startlingly lucid narrative from a sickening web of bribery, corruption and violence.
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Universal Acclaim Based on 65 User Ratings
8.2
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56 Ratings
5% Mixed
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Universal Acclaim Based on 65 User Ratings
8.2
86% Positive
56 Ratings
5% Mixed
3 Ratings
9% Negative
6 Ratings

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Angel310
Oct 15, 2023
La mejor experiencia
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SammyB
Jun 27, 2020
This is probably the best documentary I have ever watched. It is incredible, both as an example of film-making, and for bringing us an insight into the selfless lives of those who work to defend the vulnerable. If there were any justice in the world, this would be bigger than The Avengers.
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100
Nov 4, 2014
The fights Virunga documents couldn't feel more urgent. This is one of the year's most compelling and important films.
By Alan Scherstuhl FULL REVIEW
91
Nov 26, 2014
Ever as it casts their future prospects in doubt, Virunga concludes by envying the apes’ perspective most of all.
By Eric Kohn FULL REVIEW
75
Nov 3, 2014
This is muckraking journalism that moves confidently with the brio of an action thriller.
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10
valeriantakashi
Apr 14, 2018
This film, after maybe 10 minutes in it got me, and it got me real hard. This didn't felt like a documentary. It made me question my life, it made me question how to make films. It was just astonishing. I was at the edge of my seat. **** off. Watch this movie.
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10
manoj0107
Jul 3, 2016
Amazing documentary. All responsible citizens must watch how corporations like SOCO are destroying nature and communities by buying corrupt authorities off.
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10
darky123
Nov 30, 2014
Best movie ever watched, worth it's time!!! I recommend THIS, everything in this movie is awesome, the overall rating is the best ever, I hope you guys enjoy watching this awesome movie!!
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EpicLadySponge
Apr 24, 2016
Three words: Netflix's best film. Period. Virunga brings up big fun with big war in a big documentary and that's how Virunga ends up being related to the never-going-to-happen-unless-someone-is-dumb-enough-to-cause-another-war World War III.
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3ebfan511
Mar 13, 2015
Good documentary. Good film. Shows how war effects nature, and examines things we take for granted. Examines this subject better than any film I have ever seen I would say. Also examines explotation of native peoples lands for resources, although that has been going on for centuries in Africa so that arc was less compelling to me. It didn't really go into why that happens, but just made one side look like the "bad guys". The destruction to the nature though was very compelling, no matter whose fault it was, and made it a good film.
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Production Company Appian Way, Grain Media, Violet Films
Release Date Nov 7, 2014
Duration 1 h 40 m
Rating TV-14
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Tagline Consider This. Only 880 Mountain Gorillas Remain in the World.
Website https://www.facebook.com/virungamovie
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Awards

Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
• 1 Win & 5 Nominations
Cinema Eye Honors Awards, US
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations

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