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I Dreamed of Africa

Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.

5.4(86)20001h 54m2

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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Status
Released
Budget
$34M
Box office
$14.4M
Language
English
  • africa

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Hugh Hudson

Produced in

United States of America

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • TheatricalPG-135 May 2000
  • FranceFR

    • Theatrical127 Jul 2000
  • HungaryHU

    • Digital / OTT1614 Dec 2000
  • NetherlandsNL

    • Theatrical1213 Mar 2001
  • PortugalPT

    • TheatricalM/127 Jul 2000

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I Dreamed of Africa was released on 5 May 2000.

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    JPRetana

    7/4/2026

    I Dreamed of Africa (2000) is the tale of a self-righteous, self-appointed white savioress. The movie opens with the subtitle “A True Story” and closes with a caption claiming that Kuki Gallmann (Kim Basinger) “became a writer and internationally respected conservationist.” An internationally respected conservationist who doesn’t know that “sucking out” the venom of a snake does more harm than good. Here’s a film tha…

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