I Dreamed of Africa (2000)

5.4/10 114 min Romance Drama Adventure

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.

Cast

Kim Basinger

Kuki Gallmann

Vincent Perez

Paolo Gallmann

Liam Aiken

7-Year-Old Emanuele

Daniel Craig

Declan Fielding

Eva Marie Saint

Franca

Lance Reddick

Simon

Stephen Jennings

Vincenzo

Nick Boraine

Duncan Maitland

Garrett Strommen

17-Year-Old Emanuele

Connie Chiume

Wanjiku

Susan Danford

Esther Maitland

Ian Roberts

Mike Donovan

Winston Ntshona

Old Pokot Chief

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