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I Dreamed of Africa

I Dreamed of Africa

Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.

20005.41h 54mPG-13

Overview

Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.

Directed by Hugh Hudson
Written by Susan Shilliday, Paula Milne, Kuki Gallmann
Produced by Stanley R. Jaffe, Allyn Stewart
Box OfficeBudget: $34.0MRevenue: $14.4M

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Top Cast

Kim Basinger

Kim Basinger

Kuki Gallmann

Vincent Perez

Vincent Perez

Paolo Gallmann

Liam Aiken

Liam Aiken

7-Year-Old Emanuele

Daniel Craig

Daniel Craig

Declan Fielding

Eva Marie Saint

Eva Marie Saint

Franca

Lance Reddick

Lance Reddick

Simon

Stephen Jennings

Stephen Jennings

Vincenzo

Nick Boraine

Nick Boraine

Duncan Maitland

Garrett Strommen

Garrett Strommen

17-Year-Old Emanuele

Connie Chiume

Connie Chiume

Wanjiku

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Themes & Keywords

africa

About I Dreamed of Africa

I Dreamed of Africa is a romance, drama, adventure film released in 2000 exploring themes of africa. Directed by Hugh Hudson, it stars Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam Aiken. Inspired by the true story of indomitable Kuki Gallmann, the film tells of a beautiful and inquisitive woman who had the courage to escape from her comfortable yet monotonous life in Italy to start anew in the African wilderness with her son, Emanuele, and her new husband, Paolo. Gallmann faces great danger there but eventually becomes a celebrated conservationist.

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