I Dreamed of Africa

I Dreamed of Africa

Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.

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Release Date

5/5/2000

Runtime

114 mins

Overview

Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$34,000,000

Revenue

$14,400,327

Homepage

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A lush, sweeping true-life journey of a woman who abandons European domesticity for wild African landscapes and self-discovery. It's an earnest romantic adventure that trades comfort for purpose.

Mood

WistfulHopefulRomantic

Themes

FreedomIdentityLoveNature

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Steady

Look

PainterlyWidescreen epic

Structure

Linear

Heads up

Animal harm

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