Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser

Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser

2019 · 142 min · ★ 7.1 · Drama, History, Adventure

1984: Searching for an experience that goes deeper than the superficiality of modern civilization, Bruno Manser travels into the jungles of Borneo and finds it with the nomadic Penan tribe. It is an encounter that changes his life forever. When the existence of the Penan is threatened by relentless deforestation, Manser takes up the fight against logging with a courage and determination that makes him one of the most renowned and credible environmentalists of his time. Eventually, it costs him everything. Based on a true story.

Directed by Niklaus Hilber · Written by Niklaus Hilber

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Sven Schelker Bruno Manser
Nick Kelesau Along Sega
Elizabeth Ballang Ubung
Matthew Crowley James Carter-Long
David K.S. Tse Robert Chang
Benjamin Mathis Roger Graf
Daniel Ludwig Erich Manser
Charlotte Heinimann Ida Manser
Nasdie Kelesau Esseng
Vera Flück Barbara
Adrian Faehndrich Patrick
Raad Rawi Boutros Boutros-Ghali

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