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Gorillas in the Mist

1988 · 129 min

A sweeping, heartfelt portrait of a woman's fierce bond with gorillas, blending wonder and tragedy in equal measure.

Tagline: At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.
Overview: The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, tense and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Nature, obsession, isolation, survival
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: nature
obsession
isolation
survival
justice
Places: wilderness
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild