Virunga
“Conservation is war”
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.
Where to watch Virunga in United States
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Where is Virunga streaming around the world?
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| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Virunga
Virunga is a 2014 English-language documentary and war film directed by Orlando von Einsiedel. The cast is led by André Bauma, Emmanuel de Merode, Mélanie Gouby. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Virunga was produced by Grain Media, Violet Films, and Doc Society and made in Congo and United Kingdom. It was released on November 7, 2014.
- Director
- Orlando von Einsiedel
- Writers
- Orlando von Einsiedel
- Release date
- November 7, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Congo, United Kingdom
- Production
- Grain Media, Violet Films, Doc Society
Virunga cast & crew
Virunga was directed by Orlando von Einsiedel and written by Orlando von Einsiedel.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Joanna Natasegara and Orlando von Einsiedel.
Is Virunga worth watching?
Virunga holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 234 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed documentary films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and war, Virunga is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Virunga
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Cast of Virunga
André Bauma
Emmanuel de Merode
Mélanie Gouby
Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo
Vianney Kazarama
Virunga — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Virunga in United States?
Virunga is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Virunga on Netflix?
Yes — Virunga is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Virunga in?
Virunga is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, Swahili, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Virunga?
Virunga runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Virunga rated?
It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 234 ratings.
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