The Burning Season(2008)
Can carbon-trading save the Indonesian rainforests?
The Burning Season Synopsis
Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction and making a real impact on climate change. Armed with a laptop and a backpack, he sets out across the globe to find investors in his carbon trading scheme. It is a battle against time. Achmadi, the palm oil farmer is ready to set fire to his land to plant more palm oil, and Lone's orangutan centre has reached crisis point with over 600 orangutans rescued from the fires. The Burning Season is an eco-thriller about a young man not afraid to confront the biggest challenge of our time.
The Burning Season (2008) is a documentary film directed by Cathy Henkel, released on August 2, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Juliet Stevenson, Hugh Jackman and Lone Drøscher Nielsen. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Cathy Henkel
- Producers:
- Jeff Canin
- Status:
- Released
The Burning Season Cast & Crew
Main cast
Juliet Stevenson
as Narrator (voice)
Hugh Jackman
as Narrator (voice)
- Lone Drøscher Nielsen
Lone Drøscher Nielsen
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Cathy Henkel, produced by Jeff Canin.
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The Burning Season Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Burning Season – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burning Season online?
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The Burning Season (2008) is available to stream on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Burning Season?
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The main cast of The Burning Season (2008) includes Juliet Stevenson, Hugh Jackman and Lone Drøscher Nielsen. The film was directed by Cathy Henkel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burning Season released?
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The Burning Season was released on August 2, 2008 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Burning Season worth watching?
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The Burning Season (2008) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.