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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 conservationist - protect this UNESCO world heritage site from armed militia, poachers and the dark forces struggling to control Congo's rich natural resources. When the newly formed M23 rebel group declares war in May 2012, a new conflict threatens the lives and stability of everyone and everything they've worked so hard to protect.
Original Release
04/28/2014
US Release
11/07/2014
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| André Bauma | Self (gorilla caretaker) |
| Emmanuel de Merode | Self (Virunga National Park) |
| Mélanie Gouby | Self (freelance journalist) |
| Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo | Self (Virunga National Park) |
| Vianney Kazarama | Self (M23 rebel spokesman) |
| Julien Lechenault | Self - Manager, SOCO, Eastern Congo |
| Patrice Lumumba | Self |
| Guyguy Mitamba | Self - Head of Security, gorilla orphanage, Rumangabo, Virunga southern sector |
| Josue Mukura | Self - Fisherman |
| Pieter Wright | Self - SOCO security contractor |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| André Bauma | Self (gorilla caretaker) |
| Emmanuel de Merode | Self (Virunga National Park) |
| Mélanie Gouby | Self (freelance journalist) |
| Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo | Self (Virunga National Park) |
| Vianney Kazarama | Self (M23 rebel spokesman) |
| Julien Lechenault | Self - Manager, SOCO, Eastern Congo |
| Patrice Lumumba | Self |
| Guyguy Mitamba | Self - Head of Security, gorilla orphanage, Rumangabo, Virunga southern sector |
| Josue Mukura | Self - Fisherman |
| Pieter Wright | Self - SOCO security contractor |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Howard G. Buffett | Executive Producer |
| Adam Del Deo | Executive Producer |
| Leonardo DiCaprio | Executive Producer |
| Jon Drever | Executive Producer |
| Maxyne Franklin | Executive Producer |
| Lisa Nishimura | Executive Producer |
| Jess Search | Executive Producer |
| Orlando von Einsiedel | Producer |
| LuAnne Cadd | Producer |
| Joanna Natasegara | Producer |
| Patrick Vernon | Producer |
| Jevgenijs Springis | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2015 | Oscar | Best Documentary, Feature | Nominated |
| 2015 | Emmy | Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming | Won |
| 2015 | Emmy | Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special | Nominated |
