Darwin's Nightmare

2005 · 1h 47m · Released

Documentary

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.

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Hubert Sauper Director

E' Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese Self - Pilots' Girlfriend and Singer

RT Raphael Tukiko Wagara Self - Night Guard

DR Dimond Remtulia Self - Fish Factory Owner

MN Marcus Nyoni Self - Airport Police Officer

SS Sergey Samarets Self - Ilyushin-76 Captain

JN Jonathan Nathanael Self - Young Painter

M' Msafiri 'Safiri' Habat Self - One-legged Street Boy

DR Dima Rogonov Self - Singing Pilot

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What are the ratings for Darwin's Nightmare?

Darwin's Nightmare scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Darwin's Nightmare?

Darwin's Nightmare stars Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese, Raphael Tukiko Wagara, Dimond Remtulia, Marcus Nyoni, and Sergey Samarets. Hubert Sauper is the director.

How long is Darwin's Nightmare?

Darwin's Nightmare runs 1h 47m (107 minutes).

When did Darwin's Nightmare come out?

Darwin's Nightmare was released on January 21, 2005.

Which studio made Darwin's Nightmare?

Darwin's Nightmare was produced by ARTE, Mille et une productions, and WDR in Austria, Belgium, and France.

What languages is Darwin's Nightmare in?

Darwin's Nightmare is in Russian, Swahili, and English, and its original language is English.

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