I Dreamed of Africa

I Dreamed of Africa

Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.

2000114 min5.4 / 10

A romantic adventure drama about a woman's courageous escape from comfortable monotony to find meaning and purpose in the African wilderness, grounded in warmth and hope despite real dangers.

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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