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I Dreamed of Africa
“Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.”
5.4 / 10• 2000• 1h 54m•PG-13• English
RomanceDramaAdventure
Storyline
Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.
Cast & Crew
Kim Basinger
Kuki Gallmann
Lead
Vincent Perez
Paolo Gallmann
Liam Aiken
7-Year-Old Emanuele
Daniel Craig
Declan Fielding
Eva Marie Saint
Franca
Lance Reddick
Simon
Stephen Jennings
Vincenzo
Nick Boraine
Duncan Maitland
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Hugh Hudson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. I Dreamed of Africa is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
