“Virunga” premiered at this years Tribeca Film Festival on April 17, 2014, in the World Documentary Competition, and was graciously screened again, recently, with the generosity of Bennett Miller, the Cannes 2014 Winner for Best Director, for his latest film “Foxcatcher,” which will be released in November, 2014.
Bordering on Rwanda and Uganda, Virunga is a 7,800 square kilometre National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 1925, it is Africa’s first National Park, as well as, a Unesco-designated World Heritage Site since 1979.
The wildlife population, especially, the mountain gorillas (only 800 left worldwide), are under attack by illegal hunters and rebels, the Lra, Kivu, and Ituri fighting within the Congo Civil War. Not only is the park valuable from an environmental stand point, but as a mineral resource as well.
In 2010, oil was discovered in Virunga. The film alleges that an international oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange, made their way into the park to search for the precious commodity, however, the oil company states that none of the films allegations are accurate. Most recently, the company has stated that they have pulled out of the park all together, a claim, which the films producers say is false, and which is only being used as a pr strategy. All parties involved are playing with forces that are very powerful and extremely dangerous.
On April 15th, 2014, two days before the films premiere, Belgian national, and the director of Virunga National Park, Emmanuel de Merode, was shot by three gunmen while driving through the park. He and park rangers appeared many times in the documentary. Director, Orlando von Einsiedel, stated the bullets missed Emmanuel’s major organs and spinal cord, and at the time of the Tribeca premiere, he was listed in stable condition. At the screening held on July 9, 2014, the film’s producer, stated Emmanuel has since made a full recovery and is back to work in the park.
Howard Buffett (Howard G. Buffett Foundation), and author of ‘Threatened Kingdom: The Story of the Mountain Gorilla,’ stated, “Virunga" is one of the most beautiful and most dangerous places on Earth. This film is about choices and heros. The choice is putting our time and effort into preserving a world treasure, and a resource for so many, Or watch the mineral resources in the park get exploited. The choice is clear.”
The goal now is to raise public awareness.
Visit http://virungamovie.com/ to learn more and get involved.
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Bordering on Rwanda and Uganda, Virunga is a 7,800 square kilometre National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 1925, it is Africa’s first National Park, as well as, a Unesco-designated World Heritage Site since 1979.
The wildlife population, especially, the mountain gorillas (only 800 left worldwide), are under attack by illegal hunters and rebels, the Lra, Kivu, and Ituri fighting within the Congo Civil War. Not only is the park valuable from an environmental stand point, but as a mineral resource as well.
In 2010, oil was discovered in Virunga. The film alleges that an international oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange, made their way into the park to search for the precious commodity, however, the oil company states that none of the films allegations are accurate. Most recently, the company has stated that they have pulled out of the park all together, a claim, which the films producers say is false, and which is only being used as a pr strategy. All parties involved are playing with forces that are very powerful and extremely dangerous.
On April 15th, 2014, two days before the films premiere, Belgian national, and the director of Virunga National Park, Emmanuel de Merode, was shot by three gunmen while driving through the park. He and park rangers appeared many times in the documentary. Director, Orlando von Einsiedel, stated the bullets missed Emmanuel’s major organs and spinal cord, and at the time of the Tribeca premiere, he was listed in stable condition. At the screening held on July 9, 2014, the film’s producer, stated Emmanuel has since made a full recovery and is back to work in the park.
Howard Buffett (Howard G. Buffett Foundation), and author of ‘Threatened Kingdom: The Story of the Mountain Gorilla,’ stated, “Virunga" is one of the most beautiful and most dangerous places on Earth. This film is about choices and heros. The choice is putting our time and effort into preserving a world treasure, and a resource for so many, Or watch the mineral resources in the park get exploited. The choice is clear.”
The goal now is to raise public awareness.
Visit http://virungamovie.com/ to learn more and get involved.
One World Cinema
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- 7/16/2014
- by Sharon Abella
- Sydney's Buzz
The Festival began, Wednesday, April 16, with one film about, Nas (a hip hop artist), called Time Is Illmatic.
Thursday, April 17, however, was a movie lovers candy store. In One Day, the topics ranged from rock stars/Super Duper Alice Cooper, sports/When the Garden Was Eden, fashion/Dior and I ,drug deals/the Spike Lee executively produced, Manos Sucias, hot dogs/Famous Nathan,Montana/Fishtail, and finally, a film in the World Documentary Competition, Virunga.
Bordering on Rwanda and Uganda,Virunga is a 7,800 square kilometer National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 1925, it is Africa’s first National Park, as well as, a Unesco-designated World Heritage Site since 1979.
The wildlife population, especially, the mountain gorillas (only 800 left worldwide), are under attack by illegal hunters and rebels, the Lra, Kivu, and Ituri fighting within the Congo Civil War. Not only is the park valuable from an environmental stand point, but as a mineral resource as well.
In 2010, oil was discovered in Virunga, and Soco and Iccn, the former, an international oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in London, listed on the London Stock Exchange, illegally forced their way in to search for the precious commodity, and were not about to let anything stand in their way. All parties involved are playing with forces that are very powerful and extremely dangerous.
While the movie premiered tonight, April 17, this past Tuesday, April 15th, Belgian national, and the director of Virunga National Park, Emmanuel de Merode, was shot by three gunmen while driving through the park. He and park rangers appeared many times in the documentary. Director, Orlando von Einsiedel, stated the bullets missed Emmanuel’s major organs and spinal cord, and he is listed in stable condition.
Howard Buffett (Howard G. Buffett Foundation), and author of ‘Threatened Kingdom: The Story of the Mountain Gorilla,’ stated, Virunga is one of the most beautiful and most dangerous places on Earth. This film is about choices and heros. The choice is putting our time and effort into preserving a world treasure, and a resource for so many, Or watch the mineral resources in the park get exploited. The choice is clear.”
The goal now is to raise public awareness.
Visit http://virungamovie.com/ to learn more and get involved.
Watch Virunga at Tribeca Film Festival
on 4/20 at 3:45pm
4/23 at 7:00pm
or 4/25 at 3:45pm
Visit http://tribecafilm.com/festival/ for tickets and locations of screenings.
Article by Sharon Abella
http://1worldcinema.com
One World Cinema...
Thursday, April 17, however, was a movie lovers candy store. In One Day, the topics ranged from rock stars/Super Duper Alice Cooper, sports/When the Garden Was Eden, fashion/Dior and I ,drug deals/the Spike Lee executively produced, Manos Sucias, hot dogs/Famous Nathan,Montana/Fishtail, and finally, a film in the World Documentary Competition, Virunga.
Bordering on Rwanda and Uganda,Virunga is a 7,800 square kilometer National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Established in 1925, it is Africa’s first National Park, as well as, a Unesco-designated World Heritage Site since 1979.
The wildlife population, especially, the mountain gorillas (only 800 left worldwide), are under attack by illegal hunters and rebels, the Lra, Kivu, and Ituri fighting within the Congo Civil War. Not only is the park valuable from an environmental stand point, but as a mineral resource as well.
In 2010, oil was discovered in Virunga, and Soco and Iccn, the former, an international oil and gas exploration and production company, headquartered in London, listed on the London Stock Exchange, illegally forced their way in to search for the precious commodity, and were not about to let anything stand in their way. All parties involved are playing with forces that are very powerful and extremely dangerous.
While the movie premiered tonight, April 17, this past Tuesday, April 15th, Belgian national, and the director of Virunga National Park, Emmanuel de Merode, was shot by three gunmen while driving through the park. He and park rangers appeared many times in the documentary. Director, Orlando von Einsiedel, stated the bullets missed Emmanuel’s major organs and spinal cord, and he is listed in stable condition.
Howard Buffett (Howard G. Buffett Foundation), and author of ‘Threatened Kingdom: The Story of the Mountain Gorilla,’ stated, Virunga is one of the most beautiful and most dangerous places on Earth. This film is about choices and heros. The choice is putting our time and effort into preserving a world treasure, and a resource for so many, Or watch the mineral resources in the park get exploited. The choice is clear.”
The goal now is to raise public awareness.
Visit http://virungamovie.com/ to learn more and get involved.
Watch Virunga at Tribeca Film Festival
on 4/20 at 3:45pm
4/23 at 7:00pm
or 4/25 at 3:45pm
Visit http://tribecafilm.com/festival/ for tickets and locations of screenings.
Article by Sharon Abella
http://1worldcinema.com
One World Cinema...
- 4/19/2014
- by Sharon Abella
- Sydney's Buzz
Tribeca Film Festival top brass have announced (4) the World Narrative and Documentary Competition film selections and Viewpoints titles, comprising 47 of the 89 features that will screen at the festival over April 16-27.
The World Narrative Feature Competition will open with the world premiere of Lou Howe’s Gabriel starring Rory Culkin, while the corresponding documentary category kicks off with the world premiere of Frédéric Tcheng’s Dior And I (pictured).
Viewpoints opens with the world premiere of Onur Tukel’s Summer Of Blood and the section includes the North American premiere of Diao Yinan’s Berlin Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice as well as the Us premiere of David Mackenzie’s Starred Up.
All three sections will commence on April 17. As previously announced, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival will open with documentary Time Is Illmatic a day earlier.
Overall the festival will screen features from 32 countries including 55 world premieres, six international premieres, 12 North American...
The World Narrative Feature Competition will open with the world premiere of Lou Howe’s Gabriel starring Rory Culkin, while the corresponding documentary category kicks off with the world premiere of Frédéric Tcheng’s Dior And I (pictured).
Viewpoints opens with the world premiere of Onur Tukel’s Summer Of Blood and the section includes the North American premiere of Diao Yinan’s Berlin Golden Bear winner Black Coal, Thin Ice as well as the Us premiere of David Mackenzie’s Starred Up.
All three sections will commence on April 17. As previously announced, the 2014 Tribeca Film Festival will open with documentary Time Is Illmatic a day earlier.
Overall the festival will screen features from 32 countries including 55 world premieres, six international premieres, 12 North American...
- 3/4/2014
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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