Darwin's Nightmare(2005)
Darwin's Nightmare 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.
Darwin's Nightmare (2005) is a documentary film directed by Hubert Sauper, released on January 21, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese, Raphael Tukiko Wagara, Dimond Remtulia and Marcus Nyoni. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Hubert Sauper
- Writers:
- Hubert Sauper
- Producers:
- Martin Gschlacht, Antonin Svoboda, Barbara Albert
- Cinematographer:
- Hubert Sauper
- Production:
- ARTE, Mille et une productions, WDR, SVT, CBC, YLE, Coop99 Filmproduktion, Saga Film, VPRO
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Hubert Sauper, written by Hubert Sauper, produced by Martin Gschlacht, Antonin Svoboda and Barbara Albert.
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Darwin's Nightmare Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 59 ratings.
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Darwin's Nightmare – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Darwin's Nightmare online?
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Darwin's Nightmare (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Darwin's Nightmare?
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The main cast of Darwin's Nightmare (2005) includes Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga Nsese, Raphael Tukiko Wagara, Dimond Remtulia, Marcus Nyoni and Sergey Samarets. The film was directed by Hubert Sauper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Darwin's Nightmare released?
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Darwin's Nightmare was released on January 21, 2005 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is Darwin's Nightmare worth watching?
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Darwin's Nightmare (2005) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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