Darwin's Nightmare
Originally released in 2005. Darwin's Nightmare is a documentary film. directed by Hubert Sauper.
Starring Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese, Raphael Tukiko Wagara, and Dimond Remtulia
Synopsis
Africa in the sixties. The Nile perch, a ravenous predator, is introduced into Lake Victoria as a scientific experiment, causing the extinction of many native species. Its meat is exported everywhere in exchange for weapons, creating a globalized evil alliance on the lake shores. An infernal nightmare in the real world that wipes out Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 2005
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (54 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Austria
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Director
Top Cast
Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese
as Self - Pilots' Girlfriend and Singer
Raphael Tukiko Wagara
as Self - Night Guard
Dimond Remtulia
as Self - Fish Factory Owner
Marcus Nyoni
as Self - Airport Police Officer
Sergey Samarets
as Self - Ilyushin-76 Captain
Jonathan Nathanael
as Self - Young Painter
Msafiri 'Safiri' Habat
as Self - One-legged Street Boy
Dima Rogonov
as Self - Singing Pilot
Vladimir Tarasenko
as Self - Air Navigator
Jura Biriuchev
as Self - Freight Supervisor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ARTE
- Mille et une productions
- WDR
- SVT
- CBC
- YLE
- Coop99 Filmproduktion
- Saga Film
- VPRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darwin's Nightmare about?
Africa in the sixties. The Nile perch, a ravenous predator, is introduced into Lake Victoria as a scientific experiment, causing the extinction of many native species. Its meat is exported everywhe...
Who directed Darwin's Nightmare?
Darwin's Nightmare was directed by Hubert Sauper.
How long is Darwin's Nightmare?
Darwin's Nightmare has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Darwin's Nightmare released?
Darwin's Nightmare was released on January 21, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Darwin's Nightmare?
The main cast of Darwin's Nightmare includes Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese, Raphael Tukiko Wagara, Dimond Remtulia, Marcus Nyoni, Sergey Samarets.