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I Dreamed of Africa

AdventureBiographyDramaPG-13

"Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself."

Duration

1h 54m

Release

5 May 2000

Country

United States

Language

English

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.

Plot

A bored Italian socialite (Kim Basinger) abandons her jet-set lifestyle for the rigors and rewards of rural Kenya in this true story, based on the best-selling memoir by Kuki Gallmann. Directed by Hugh Hudson (Chariots of Fire).

Cast

Kim BasingerVincent PerezLiam Aiken

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 5.5/10Rotten Tomatoes: 10%Metacritic: 33/100

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Director

Hugh Hudson

Writers

Kuki GallmannPaula MilneSusan Shilliday

Revenue

$14,400,327

Budget

$34,000,000

Awards

3 nominations

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