Part nature doc, part war journalism, part action thriller, virunga s impact has been powerful. As the m23 insurgency draws nearer to the parks headquarters, bauma is seen comforting a frightened young gorilla. Mountain gorillas are critically endangered primates that can be found only in uganda, rwanda and the democratic republic of congo within the virunga mountains region. Virunga official trailer 1 2014 netflix documentary hd youtube. African gorillas in peril cnns anderson cooper travels to an african jungle and reports on the endangered mountain gorilla species, as they have been subject to slaughter and oppression at the. A 2010 census revealed that about 480 gorillas live throughout this mountain range. Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the akas submission guide. Two guards of the congolese institute for the conservation of nature lost their lives following attacks by armed groups in the virunga national. The government said that about 1,720 square km 664 square miles, or 21. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of the. Virunga, a searing documentary set in congo the new. Uganda has half of the worlds mountain gorillas over 550 species living in both bwindi and mgahinga national parks in the south western borders with rwanda and drc. Authorities in the democratic republic of congo, republic of rwanda, and republic of uganda release new census results.
Virunga, a searing documentary set in congo the new york. Release dates 1 also known as aka 0 release dates usa 6 february 2015 internet also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Gorillas in peril film streaming complet vf en francais. Sep 24, 2012 home to the famed mountain gorillas, africas oldest national park in the democratic republic of congo has been overrun by armed groups who have slaughtered wildlife and scared off muchneeded. Nov 07, 2014 in virunga, a national park in the democratic republic of congo with rare mountain gorillas is a battleground over oil drilling and conservation. Welcome to visit virunga gorillas vvg, an online travel resource where you can find tourist information on planning gorilla safaris in the virunga region, gorilla permits and gorilla trekking in uganda, rwanda and the democratic republic of congo drc. Dr congo conflict puts endangered mountain gorillas in peril. This short film, made as an opdoc for the new york times profiles andre bauma, who takes care of the orphaned mountain gorillas of virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo. The team behind the searing documentary reveals what inspired them to tell the story of virunga and the lethal fight to save the gorillas sanctuary. A behind the scenes look at the academy award nominated.
From north to south it extends about 300 km 190 mi, largely along. A team of brave individuals risk their lives to protect the last mountain gorillas. Start planning your gorilla safari to the virunga region in africa. For years i lived with mountain gorillas on the misty slopes of the virunga volcanoes, which form a section of the borders between rwanda, zaire, and uganda. Straddling dr congo, rwanda and uganda, the virunga volcanoes conservation area is home to 480 of the worlds 790 remaining mountain gorillas. Bauma has been taking care of orphaned mountain gorillas at virunga, africas oldest national park, for the past seven years, and he says he. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most bio. Gorillas in peril regarder des films avec soustitres francais gratuitement. If you have any questions about any of our videos please email us and we will. In elevation, it ranges from 680 m 2,230 ft in the semliki river valley to 5,109 m 16,762 ft in the rwenzori mountains. Among this ongoing power struggle, virunga also happens to be the last natural habitat for the critically endangered mountain gorilla.
If you would like for us to add a specific film and we will try and find it and upload it for you to watch. Nov 08, 2014 my other children, the orphan gorillas of virunga. Oct 20, 2009 see pictures of virunga national park gorillas in this photo gallery from national geographic. Virunga national park is not only a physical treasure but the epicenter of an almost. Weve also added a personal video section, music videos as well as a film trailer section. Virunga national park is a national park in the albertine rift valley in the eastern part of the democratic republic of the congo. Les gorilles is a 1964 french comedy film directed by jean girault and starring darry cowl, francis blanche and bernard dheran. About virunga virunga alliance news visit virunga virunga national park is a unesco world heritage site in the eastern democratic republic of congo.
Virunga national park lies in eastern congo, on the borders of rwanda. Gene eckhart and annette lanjouw reveal how humankind affects the gorillas and their habitat, detail the innovative conservation and education efforts undertaken by governments and. Virunga national park is one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet and home to the worlds critically endangered mountain gorillas. Doctor dian fossey was an american primatologist who chose to dedicate two decades of her life studying the mountain gorillas of the virunga mountains in east africa. My other children, the orphan gorillas of virunga bbc news. Virunga is home to half of the worlds mountain gorillas. Telecharger virunga film complet en francais vf hd 2014 youtube.
In a troubled african park, a battle over oil exploration yale e360. Mountain gorillas remain target for armed groups friday, 8 june 2007 on friday june 8, 2007, a female gorilla was shot in the southern sector of virunga national park, and her 3month old baby was found sitting on her dead body. Dian fosseys gorillas in the mist essay 1412 words. Aug 09, 2010 cnns anderson cooper travels to an african jungle and reports on the endangered mountain gorilla species, as they have been subject to slaughter and oppress. Nov 08, 2014 when poachers at virunga national park in dr congo kill mother gorillas, the task of adopting the babies falls to andre bauma. She chose to report her study of the mountain gorillas in the form of a book called gorillas in the mist. The survey in virunga national park, a world heritage site in the east of. Soco international ended up officially exploring oil. Oil dispute takes a page from congos bloody past the. In the past tracking opportunities in congo have been rare due to the perennial insecurity. Virunga tells the sadly familiar but complicated tale of. It focuses on the conservation work of park rangers within the congos virunga. With such great numbers of gorillas, destination uganda becomes a good place to film gorillas in their natural habitat. Environmentalists have been fighting to keep a british oil company from drilling in africas oldest national park.
Rwanda, and the democratic republic of congo to reveal the complex story of the mountain gorillas of the virunga volcanos and bwindi. Gorillas in peril diffuser des films avec soustitre francais gratuitement. The story behind this gorilla photo will shatter your. A fitting name for these volcanic mountains with the highest point at 5,100 meters. Rubavu, rwanda, 31 may 2018 a recent survey documented 604 mountain gorillas gorilla beringei beringei, the largest number of mountain gorillas ever recorded in the transboundary virunga massif, one of the two remaining areas where this critically. Were thrilled to be included amongst some other amazing films, all of which are available to watch on netflix. The second group lives at a higher altitude in a mountainous region called the virungas, which includes mgahinga gorilla national park uganda, volcanoes national park rwanda and virunga national park democratic republic of congo. We are dedicated to bringing independent new films as well as classical films for people to enjoy watching worldwide. Dr congo will open virunga, salonga parks to oil companies. However for the past two years, the eastern side has had a semblance of peace and usual gorilla treks are possible within the park. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the worlds last remaining mountain gorillas. Louis leaky s the mountain gorillas 1123 words 5 pages. In two decades of civil war, more than 140 of his fellow rangers have been killed while protecting their park, which has been home to armed rebels.
It is a place rife with conflicts that go beyond its borders. The perils and rewards of protecting congos gorillas. Today gorilla numbers have risen to individuals, evident from the recent ongoing gorilla census. It lies on the border of the democratic republic of congo, rwanda and uganda. Rangers in virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo. The worlds remaining mountain gorillas live within four national parks in centraleast africa, split in two territories that are about 28 miles apart. Virunga, a searing documentary set in congo the new york times. With soledad obrien, jonathan baillie, andre bauma, melanie gouby. Virunga lies next to the albert rift valley and lake edward. The documentary virunga tells the story of the park rangers who risk their lives protecting the virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo, which was established in 1925. It is home to the last mountain gorillas, which are.
Virunga national park is home to rare mountain gorillas. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places in the world and home to the last of the mountain gorillas. Virunga congo documentary on nature in peril with dir. Were sorry but jwapp doesnt work properly without javascript enabled. Virunga national park about 5 gorilla groups have been habituated within the park. The only thing standing in the way of the forces closing in around the gorillas. Virunga is the incredible true story of a group of brave people risking their lives to build a better future in a part of africa the worlds forgotten and a gripping expose of the realities of life in the congo. Notably, the movement of 23 march m23 occupies the mikeno sector, where an important population of mountain gorillas resides, while the. A behindthescenes documentary about the gorillas featured in the film virunga. Festival faq at home online faq film classification privacy policy. Congos virunga national park has long been known for its mountain gorillas. Lower third mountain gorilla habitat bukima, virunga national park andre bauma looking through the foliage for gorillas.
It looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. Arriving in congo in order to film the rangers work at virunga park, a refuge for. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the planet. A behind the scenes look at the academy award nominated original documentary, virunga, from executive producer leonardo dicaprio. It was created in 1925 and is among the first protected areas in africa.
The story behind this gorilla photo will shatter your heart. May 20, 2012 but he and his troops were not captured so were able to move off into a section of the virunga national park presently occupied by the endangered mountain gorillas. Virunga trailer chronicles the fight to protect mountain. In 2014, the oscarnominated documentary virunga exposed the threat to gorillas in congo, but in neighbouring uganda the batwa who have shared forests with mountain gorillas. The documentary that could save africas oldest national. There was a moment, during the 65 minutes i spent with a family of rwandas mountain gorillas, when i felt like a boulder in a stream. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places. Streaming services and large tv screens have really hurt movie. Congos virunga national park has long been known for its mountain gorillas and. Virunga national park in peril from armed conflict and oil exploration. In virunga, a national park in the democratic republic of congo with rare mountain gorillas is a. The new documentary virunga tackles the threat from rebels, poachers and oil exploration in africas oldest national park but what real effect.
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