Virunga Page #7

Synopsis: 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.
Genre: Documentary, War
Production: Netflix
  Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 18 wins & 24 nominations.
 
IMDB:
8.3
Metacritic:
95
Rotten Tomatoes:
100%
NOT RATED
Year:
2014
100 min
Website
1,252 Views


where the money comes from.

Of course it does,

without the money the job doesn't happen.

F***ing civilians don't get killed.

You don't have war.

It's the money that fuels everything.

So to give them money and then turn around

and say it's nothing to do with us...

It's just f***ing hypocritical.

You know, it's just... It's playing God.

But if you're gonna do it,

at least be f***ing honest about it!

It's business, it's business,

and business is business.

Now we can see the value of that park,

mining-wise.

It's just a f***ing mine, this park.

It could be colossal.

-With the intelligence, it's crazy...

-It is colossal.

...the money you could pull out.

Now what they defend,

I'm not sure it's all about animals.

I'm not sure at all.

It ain't gorillas, put it that way.

I don't think it could be

so highly involved

to do the sh*t they do.

Unless they're shitting diamonds

and f***ing pissing iron ore,

they don't give a f***

about the gorillas.

F*** me, it's a monkey,

who gives a f*** about a f***ing monkey?

Firstly, as you all know

there were clashes yesterday

and the fighting intensified in Bunagana.

But we need to prepare ourselves in case

that fighting may spread

and affect us here in Rumangabo.

It's Melanie.

They're approaching.

Yes, the M23.

And the army is fleeing towards Bukavu.

The villagers are about to start leaving.

We are going to stay here.

I just wanted to know

about the food for the gorillas.

How many days' worth do we have left?

Two days.

The M23 rebels are in Rubare.

If they cut off Mwaro,

we'll have to cope with what we have.

We think we have a problem.

The danger is near us.

Good morning again.

I wanted to tell you that

the explosions you heard some time ago

were M23 rebel actions.

You should all have your essential items

packed and be ready for evacuation.

PRESS:

We are going to Kibati actually.

It's a bit further.

Sorry, is there a problem?

I'll start by calling the names.

If you hear your name,

move aside with your belongings

and children so that I can see you.

If there is excessive luggage,

I will leave it!

They are advancing.

They're nearly at Kalengera.

We've got to hurry.

If everybody is there,

then we must start the evacuation.

Yes, let's evacuate everyone who's ready.

Hi, is everything okay?

No, he's really weakened.

What's caused it?

Diarrhea. He suffered from diarrhea

the whole night last night.

But yesterday, he played and he ate.

What is his name?

Kaboko.

Ah, he's the one called Kaboko.

He is suffering.

You see, he's suffering.

If they ask us

to hand over our arms...

Yes.

...we'll have to react fast

and hide them.

If they ask us to do that,

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Orlando von Einsiedel

Orlando von Einsiedel (born in August 1980) is a British film director. He directs mostly documentary films that investigate global social issues, and has filmed in various places around the world, including Africa, Asia, America and the Arctic. von Einsiedel became known for his award winning film Virunga, produced with the cooperation of Virunga National Park director Prince de Merode. more…

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