Paradise War: The Story of Bruno Manser
Nov 07 2019
•2h 22m
•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.
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Sven Schelker
Bruno Manser
Nick Kelesau
Along Sega
Elizabeth Ballang
Ubung
Matthew Crowley
James Carter-Long
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