The article is dedicated to the animal film "Gorillas in the Fog." One of the famous critics called this picture a story that causes sadness and grief. According to him, she urges us to take care of nature and to be humane to our smaller brothers, because today they are absolutely helpless and vulnerable in this technologically advanced world, where the one whom scientists call the highest link in evolution, man, rules.
general information
Gorillas in the Fog is an American-made film. A picture of the genre of biographical drama was first presented to the viewer on October 7, 1988. A picture of a temporary duration of 129 minutes in the US alone was seen by 6 million viewers. A project with a budget of $ 22 million earned 61 million at the box office. The plot for the film was the diary of the famous zoologist Diane Fossi, who was killed in December 1985. The murder of a scientist who lived for a long period in the immediate vicinity of the gorillas was never disclosed, although there is a version that this is the work of poachers.
Gorillas in the Fog actors: Sigourney Weaver, Julie Harris, Ian Cuthbertson, Brian Brown and others. The film was shot in the summer and fall of 1987 in Rwanda and Kenya, as well as in Great Britain and Canada. The rental company was engaged in the company Universal. The language of the original version of the movie "Gorillas in the Fog" is English. The picture is mentioned in many films, including the films "Business Woman", "Car Keys", "Avatar", "Instinct".
Plot
The main character comes to Central Africa to study the life of mountain gorillas. For this purpose, she needs not only to build trust among these smart primates, but also to become a part of their life. The scientist does not take courage in the fight against those who take the life of gorillas for their own gain.
Starring
The main character Diane Fossi in this project was played by the Hollywood star Sigourney Weaver. The actress says that shooting in the movie "Gorillas in the Fog," when she happened to spend several months with people who knew Diane Fossi well, gave her invaluable experience and changed her life. According to the actress, Fossi was convinced that people and animals were equally valuable.
Sigourney Weaver recalls that she was scared of what would have to be depicted in the frame of a real person. At first, she did not believe at all that a film based on the book by Diane Fossi could be shot, because she believed that gorillas could not be forced to do what was necessary in the frame. Her opinion changed after meeting with the gorillas, one of whom approached the actress, sat next to her and took her hand. According to the actress, the monkey was not afraid of her and looked relaxed. This case convinced Sigourney Weaver that the project would still be implemented. Below is a photo from the filming of the movie "Gorillas in the Fog."
According to Sigourney Weaver, if she had the opportunity to meet with Diane Fossi, she would not ask her about anything, but would simply hug her and express her gratitude for the fact that she so fearlessly protected the animals.
Actors
Bob Campbell in the movie "Gorillas in the Fog" was played by an actor from Australia, Brian Brown. A native of Sydney, born in 1947, starred in such well-known cinematographic projects as "The Illusion of Murder", "Singing in Blackthorn", "On the Last Bank".
American actress Julie Harris portrayed Rose Carr in Gorillas in the Fog. A native of the city of Gross Pointe Park, the viewer is familiar with her roles in such large projects as “East of Paradise”, “Devil's Lair”, “Colombo”, “Scarlett”.