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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

Documentary · 2008

In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.

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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

“One lake, a million birds, an incredible story!”

2008 Documentary 1h 18m

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7.3 / 10

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In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.

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Directed by

Matthew Aeberhard · Leander Ward

Written by

Melanie Finn

Mariella Frostrup

Mariella Frostrup

Narrator

Zabou Breitman

Zabou Breitman

Narrator (French version) (voice)

Karoline Herfurth

Karoline Herfurth

Narrator (German version) (voice)

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.