Story
1984: In search of an experience beyond the superficiality of modern civilisation, Bruno Manser travels to the jungles of Borneo and finds it with the nomadic Penan tribe. The encounter changes his life forever. When the Penan were threatened by massive deforestation, Manser took up the fight against the destruction of the forest with a courage and determination that made him one of the most famous and credible environmentalists of his time. A true story.
The film was shot on 3 continents in 76 days. The indigenous roles were played by real Penan, some of whom even knew Bruno Manser. The film score was written by Oscar winner Gabriel Yared (The English Patient).
Team
Producer – Valentin Greutert
Co-producer – Philip Delaquis
Screenplay – Niklaus Hilber, Patrick Tönz, David Clemens
Director – Niklaus Hilber
Camera – Matthias Reisser
Set design – Michael Baumgartner, Leonie Lieberherr
Costumes – Verena Haerdi
Hair & Makeup – Marina Aebi
Line Producer – Stephan Barth
Production management – Maja Sanchez
Editing – Claudio Cea
and much more.
Cast
Sven Schelker – Bruno Manser
Nick Kelesau – Along Sega
Elizabeth Ballang – Ubung
Matthew Crowley – Carter-Long
David Kse – Chang
Benjamin Mathis – Roger Graf
and much more.
Filming locations
Borneo, Switzerland, New York, Budapest
Release
2019
Distribution
Switzerland: Elite Film AG
International: TrustNordisk ApS
