CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 1h 30m

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle

80%(3)IMDbDocumentary

In the heart of Borneo's rainforests, one of the oldest and most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, lives the orangutan, arguably the largest tree dweller. The main story is about mother ape Sati and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Huyan on their journey through the jungle, while at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, orphaned and rescued young animals are given a chance at a new life in the wild. But their habitat is threatened by radical deforestation and palm oil plantations. This impressive documentary shows these endangered great apes at eye level for the first time. With the help of innovative drone technology an insight into the dizzying treetops of the jungle giants was, achieved where they mostly stay. It discovering the secret lives of these extraordinary animals with insightful footage and partly some scenes never before seen. Unforgettable images illustrate why protecting the rainforests is crucial for the orangutans and the future of our planet.

Directed byJens Westphalen, Thoralf Grospitz

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Language
DE
Released
June 26, 2025
Studios
DoclightsNDR NaturfilmNDR

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited
Starring
Katja Bürkle

Katja Bürkle

Self - Narrator (voice)

Robert Risch

Self

Nabila Sarkawi

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jens Westphalen
Thoralf Grospitz
Written by
Jens Westphalen
Thoralf Grospitz
Produced by
Jörn Röver
Jörn Röver

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