Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle(2025)

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle Synopsis

In the heart of Borneo's rainforests, one of the oldest and most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, lives the orangutan, arguably the largest tree dweller. The main story is about mother ape Sati and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Huyan on their journey through the jungle, while at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, orphaned and rescued young animals are given a chance at a new life in the wild. But their habitat is threatened by radical deforestation and palm oil plantations. This impressive documentary shows these endangered great apes at eye level for the first time. With the help of innovative drone technology an insight into the dizzying treetops of the jungle giants was, achieved where they mostly stay. It discovering the secret lives of these extraordinary animals with insightful footage and partly some scenes never before seen. Unforgettable images illustrate why protecting the rainforests is crucial for the orangutans and the future of our planet.

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle (2025) is a documentary film directed by Jens Westphalen, released on June 26, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Katja Bürkle, Robert Risch and Nabila Sarkawi. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.