Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas (2025)

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She was the first to study gorillas in their natural environment: the high mountains of Rwanda, where she settled in 1967. For nearly twenty years, Dian Fossey lived with the gorillas, observed their behavior, and changed the way people viewed them. Her relentless fight against poaching prevented the species from becoming extinct. But in December 1985, the primatologist was murdered, and the mystery surrounding her death remains unsolved. Former colleagues, scientists, and biographers shed light on the impact of her work, but also on the darker sides of her personality and her uncompromising commitment.

Director: Anna Steuber
Genre: Documentary
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ritchie Staringer, Lenny Staringer
Editing: Helmar Jungmann
Production: ARTE, Florianfilm, Radio Bremen
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de

Keywords

research, san francisco, california, rwanda, gorilla, protection, murder, author, american, scientist, monkey, environmental, portrait, extinction, commitment, primatologist

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas about?
She was the first to study gorillas in their natural environment: the high mountains of Rwanda, where she settled in 1967. For nearly twenty years, Dian Fossey lived with the gorillas, observed their behavior, and changed the way people viewed them. Her relentless fight against poaching prevented the species from becoming extinct. But in December 1985, the primatologist was murdered, and the mystery surrounding her death remains unsolved. Former colleagues, scientists, and biographers shed light on the impact of her work, but also on the darker sides of her personality and her uncompromising commitment.
Who directed Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas?
Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas was directed by Anna Steuber.
Who stars in Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas?
Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas stars Peter Lontzek.
What genre is Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas?
Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas is a Documentary film.
Where was Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas produced?
Dian Fossey: Ihr Leben für die Gorillas was produced in Germany.