VIRUNGA, the documentary examining the crisis of wildlife in the Congo’s Virunga national park, is shared with the trailer, film clips, and insightful explanation by director Orlando von Einsiedel. The risks being taken by a select group of people on behalf of gorillas that are being threatened, and the myriad of hardships being faced by those in the Congo are all explored in the film that has been shortlisted for the best documentary Oscar. M23 rebel forces, refugees, and a silent animal population are all seen through the beautiful lens of von Einsiedel, and shared with BYOD in this uncensored interview.
FILM AND GUEST INFO:
A powerful combination of investigative journalism and nature documentary, VIRUNGA is the incredible true story of a group of courageous people risking their lives to build a better future in a part of Africa the world’s forgotten, and a gripping exposé of the realities of life in the Congo. From director Orlando von Einsiedel and executive producer Leonardo DiCaprio.
ORLANDO VON EINSIEDEL (Director)- With his documentaries spanning the globe, winning a multitude of prestigious awards, screening at the world’s top film festivals and encompassing everything from a skateboard school in Afghanistan to the tracking and arrest of pirates in West Africa, the filmography of this young filmmaker thus far is downright impressive. Praised by critics for his fearless filmmaking and strong sense of the people and places he covers, Orlando’s eye for striking shots, combined with his compelling global investigations into social issues, have ensured that he is unequivocally an original and talented filmmaker on the rise. VIRUNGA is Orlando’s first feature.
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EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
00:01 Welcome to BYOD.
00:05 Introducing Orlando Von Einsiedel, director of Virunga.
01:25 What was the inspiration for the film?
03:35 Clip of Virunga featuring character Andre.
05:20 The few gorillas left in the world and how similar gorillas are to humans.
08:05 Reasons why the gorilla population is dwindling.
09:00 The violent confrontations in Virunga and surrounding areas.
11:30 How the theme of the film parallels recent worldwide struggles.
13:05 Hidden camera footage from Virunga.
14:55 The role SOCO International employees play in the documentary.
19:20 The importance of Virunga to Africa and the world.
20:00 Another clip from Virunga.
21:45 How documentary filmmaking is unique and plays into a larger picture.
22:55 How Einsiedel’s story about Virunga changed while he was there.
27:45 M23, the rebel forces that threaten the park.
31:25 Andre’s role in the film and his first time being out of the Congo.
32:20 Clip of refugees fleeing rebel forces.
34:15 Times when Einsiedel felt like his safety was threatened.
36:55 Thank you and goodbye.
38:15 Trailer for Virunga.