Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser (2020)

  • NR
  • 11/20/2020 (AT)
  • Drama, History, Adventure
  • 2h 22m

Overview

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.

Niklaus Hilber

Director, Writer

David Clemens

Writer

Patrick Tönz

Writer

Cast

Sven Schelker's headshot

Sven Schelker

Bruno Manser
Nick Kelesau's headshot

Nick Kelesau

Along Sega
Elizabeth Ballang's headshot

Elizabeth Ballang

Ubung
Matthew Crowley's headshot

Matthew Crowley

James Carter-Long
David K.S. Tse's headshot

David K.S. Tse

Robert Chang
Benjamin Mathis's headshot

Benjamin Mathis

Roger Graf
Daniel Ludwig's headshot

Daniel Ludwig

Erich Manser
Charlotte Heinimann's headshot

Charlotte Heinimann

Ida Manser

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