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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008)

G | | Documentary | 25 September 2009 (UK)
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The mysterious lives of flamingos are captured on film with a birds-eye view of the animals living in Africa.

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Matthew Aeberhard, Leander Ward

Writer:

Melanie Finn

Stars:

Zabou Breitman, Mariella Frostrup, Karoline Herfurth
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Cast

Credited cast:
Zabou Breitman ... Narrator (French version) (voice)
Mariella Frostrup ... Narrator (voice)
Karoline Herfurth ... Narrator (German version) (voice)
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In a remote and forgotten wilderness, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos. Against a dramatic backdrop of never-before filmed landscapes, these secretive birds struggle to survive and prevail over danger and fate. This inspiring story, set in the extraordinary 'otherworld' of Lake Natron in northern Tanzania, the cradle of humankind, reminds us: here on earth is a universe waiting to be discovered. Written by Anonymous

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flamingo | bird in title | animal in title | See All (3) »

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One lake, a million birds, an incredible story

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Documentary

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USA | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 September 2009 (UK) See more »

Also Known As:

Auf purpurnen Schwingen - Das Geheimnis der Flamingos See more »

Filming Locations:

Lake Natron, Tanzania

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Production Co:

Natural Light Films, Kudos Film and Television, Kudos Pictures See more »
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DTS | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Vivid and bleak at the same time
4 March 2009 | by TheBearisHERE – See all my reviews

Basically this "Disney" movie is an "Animal Planet" documentary shot with more sophisticated equipment and in better picture quality.

It shows the first vital periods of flamingos' life since hatching from an egg in a remote African area. There are many interesting shots capturing these birds as they struggle to survive the odds, but after some time it gets repetitive and boring.

The narrator was rather annoying as well, making childish comparisons and talking about fairy tales, whereas I would have appreciated more given data and the scientific approach.

Therefore, nothing groundbreaking or faint-inducing.
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