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my gorilla dream fantastic friends series 2

‘My Gorilla Dream’ is an epic observational James and Oliver Phelps are back for an action-
documentary following the award-winning packed second series. Join them as they invite us
cinematographer Vianet Djenguet as he fulfils his to meet more of their fantastic friends, exploring
lifelong dream to embed himself within a gorilla more enchanting destinations and taking on more
habituation. With unique and rare access to Kahuzi- phenomenal challenges… whilst continuing to
Biega National Park, home to one of the largest manage all kinds of mischief along the way. Often
primates on Earth; the critically endangered Eastern magical, sometimes mystical but always mischievous,
Lowland gorilla. Djenguet takes us into this magical each episode is packed full of troublemaking and
world as he films in the park across an extended risk-taking, but also warmth and friendship too. By the
period, allowing him to build vital relationships with time the credits roll, the audience will feel just like one
both the animals and humans who call Kahuzi-Biega of James and Oliver’s ‘Fantastic Friends.’
home, bringing their stories to life as never before.

genre: nature & wildlife / feature doc genre: travel & adventure
format: 1 x 90’ / 4K / 2023 format: 6 x 60’ / 4K / 2023 - new series
credits: otf studios credits: Dash Pictures

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