The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos

One lake, a million birds, an incredible story!

Directed by Matthew Aeberhard, Leander Ward

Produced by Disneynature

200878 min7.3 / 10

A visually stunning nature documentary that traces the life cycle of flamingos in an alien landscape, balancing wonder and natural hardship with genuine affection for its subjects.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Does The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

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Love80

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