Virunga

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Michael D @MichaelX Aug 4, 2026 This 2014 Oscar-nominated documentary had been lurking in our Netflix queue for years before we finally made time for it, and what a treat it is. Set in eastern Congo’s Virunga National Park, home to the last remaining mountain gorillas on the planet, it follows a small band of park rangers doing genuinely heroic work in the midst of civil war, armed militias, and the predatory ambitions of a British oil company. The depth of compassion these men have for the gorillas, particularly gorilla caretaker André Bauma, whose bond with his orphaned charges is breathtaking, is almost impossible to fathom. It's all too easy to tune out the decades-long low thrum of war in eastern Africa, but docs like this demand our attention. In a world that seems relentlessly determined to exterminate everything beautiful, these rangers are a reminder that true heroes do exist, doing impossible work in forgotten corners of the earth. See more

Leaburn O @RT35452347 Mar 14, 2026 I don’t like that the evils are winning. It was really good though. Watched on Netflix. See more

Mike W @MikeW269 Aug 13, 2025 What was the UN doing? See more

lesley g @RT94710331 Dec 11, 2024 The documentary "Virunga" highlights the immense challenges faced in Virunga National Park, home to critically endangered mountain gorillas. brings to light the tireless efforts of conservationists and rangers protecting these gorillas from poaching and habitat loss. This film critiques the often unchecked pursuit of economic interests at the expense of irreplaceable natural heritage, underscoring the need for more responsible and sustainable approaches that value both people and the environment. It's pretty fascinating (and really infuriating) stuff. See more

Pantera O @RT37068021 Aug 1, 2024 "Negocios son negocios" Em la localidad de vitunga si duspuga una guerra por el territorio que amenaza a sus pobladores y a los últimos gorilas de montaña. Dramática. Intensa. Periodística. Imagenes de los estragos de la guerra, y el daño ambiental, alrededor de espectaculares paisajes del lugar. Documenta la vida de los gorilas de montaña que buscan resguardo en los guardabosques. La violencia y conflictos sociales del Congo. Las consecuencias del capitalismo, el abuso de poderes y corrupción que estan deteriorando una de las zonas mas emblemáticas del mundo, y de suma importancia para la región. Revela la vulnerabilidad que existe en la zona, y los presentes conflictos que ponen en riesgo a sus habitantes. No entiendo al ser humano, no entiendo porque hay tanta destrucción. ¿A quien carajo le importa un mono? La corrupción es terrible. Técnica: 8.9 Expresión: 6.9 Efecto: 7.9 Experiencia: 7.6 Calificación: 7.8/10 See more

May 3, 2021 The movie was very informative! It demonstrates people devoting their lives to save the environment and the living organisms that live in it. This documentary contains situations that the audience could feel sympathy for the living organisms and how their species are slowly becoming extinct due to human interaction. See more

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