I Dreamed of Africa (2000)

  • PG-13
  • 05/05/2000 (US)
  • Romance, Drama, Adventure
  • 1h 54m

Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.

Overview

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.

Hugh Hudson

Director

Susan Shilliday

Screenplay

Paula Milne

Screenplay

Cast

Kim Basinger's headshot

Kim Basinger

Kuki Gallmann
Vincent Perez's headshot

Vincent Perez

Paolo Gallmann
Liam Aiken's headshot

Liam Aiken

7-Year-Old Emanuele
Daniel Craig's headshot

Daniel Craig

Declan Fielding
Eva Marie Saint's headshot

Eva Marie Saint

Franca
Lance Reddick's headshot

Lance Reddick

Simon
Stephen Jennings's headshot

Stephen Jennings

Vincenzo
Nick Boraine's headshot

Nick Boraine

Duncan Maitland

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