Barry Jenkins to direct Netflix film based on Virunga

Barry Jenkins will direct a feature film for Netflix based on the streamer’s documentary Virunga.

The documentary, which was released in 2014, saw debut director Orlando von Einsiedel head to the Virunga National Park in the eastern part of the … Read More

Netflix UK short film review: Extremis and The White Helmets

“To save a life is to save all of humanity.” That’s the simple principle by which The White Helmets live their lives. There’s a lot to say for simplicity. Sometimes, the most concise way of saying something is the most … Read More

Leonardo DiCaprio and Netflix team up for green documentaries

Leonardo DiCaprio and Netflix are teaming up to develop environmental documentaries following the success of Virunga.

The documentary, which follows the efforts of conservationist staff in the Democratic Republic of Congo to protect endangered mountain gorillas, was produced by the … Read More

Where can I watch the 2014 BIFA award winners online?

“To the winners, congratulations – to the losers: make better films,” joked The Inbetweeners’ Simon Bird at the 2014 British Independent Film Awards last night. It’s a joke because, of course, this year has been one heck of year for … Read More

Netflix UK film review: Virunga

“I have accepted to give the best of myself, so that wildlife can be safeguarded beyond all pressure,” says Rodrigue Mugaruka Katembo, a warden of Virunga National Park.

The park is one of the only refuges in the world … Read More

Netflix picks up first British Independent Film Award nomination with Virunga

Netflix picked up its first British Independent Film Award nomination this week with its documentary Virunga.

The film, which was snapped up by Netflix in July this year, is the feature debut for director Orlando von Einsiede and offers an … Read More

Leonardo DiCaprio joins Netflix documentary Virunga

Leonardo DiCaprio, Netflix and gorillas will be together at last next month, as The Wolf of Wall Street’s star joins upcoming documentary Virunga.

The Netflix Original documentary, which was picked up by the streaming company in July, is part investigative … Read More

Netflix releases trailer for Virunga

Netflix has released the trailer for upcoming documentary Virunga.

The documentary, which was snapped up by Netflix in July this year, offers an extraordinary look inside the battle for the heart of the Congo.

For his first feature-length documentary, director … Read More

Netflix picks up Congo documentary Virunga

Netflix, the world’s leading Internet TV network, has acquired the rights to Grain Media’s acclaimed documentary Virunga, an extraordinary look inside the battle for the heart of the Congo.

The film follows an embattled team of park rangers at Virunga … Read More