Disenchanted Forest(2002)
Disenchanted Forest Synopsis
We call them o-rang-u-tans, which literally means "forest persons" in the Malay and Indonesian languages. They are the only great apes native to Asia. Of all the apes, they are the closest to man in genetic makeup. And they face extinction. Two years in the making, the film is an intimate portrayal of the world of orangutans, the threats to their survival and the people committed to help them thrive. The film focuses on a recent discovery that orangutans do not rely on animal instinct for survival, but instead have a culture that they have preserved from generation to generation.
Disenchanted Forest (2002) is a documentary film directed by Sarita Siegel, released on February 14, 2002 with a runtime of 52m. It stars Brooke Shields, Anne Russon, Willie Smits and Carl Van Schaik.
- Director:
- Sarita Siegel
- Writers:
- Sarita Siegel
- Producers:
- Taggart Siegel
- Production:
- Collective Eye Films
- Status:
- Released
Disenchanted Forest Cast & Crew
Main cast
Brooke Shields
as Narrator
- Anne Russon
Anne Russon
as Herself
- Willie Smits
Willie Smits
as Himself
- Carl Van Schaik
Carl Van Schaik
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Sarita Siegel, written by Sarita Siegel, produced by Taggart Siegel.
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Disenchanted Forest – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Disenchanted Forest online?
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Disenchanted Forest (2002) is available to stream on GuideDoc. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Disenchanted Forest?
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The main cast of Disenchanted Forest (2002) includes Brooke Shields, Anne Russon, Willie Smits and Carl Van Schaik. The film was directed by Sarita Siegel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Disenchanted Forest released?
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Disenchanted Forest was released on February 14, 2002 and runs for 52m.