Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle

Orang-Utans - Borneos Waldmenschen

8.0 /10 1 votes
June 26, 2025 1h 30m Released

Storyline

In the heart of Borneo's rainforests, one of the oldest and most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, lives the orangutan, arguably the largest tree dweller. The main story is about mother ape Sati and her one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Huyan on their journey through the jungle, while at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, orphaned and rescued young animals are given a chance at a new life in the wild. But their habitat is threatened by radical deforestation and palm oil plantations. This impressive documentary shows these endangered great apes at eye level for the first time. With the help of innovative drone technology an insight into the dizzying treetops of the jungle giants was, achieved where they mostly stay. It discovering the secret lives of these extraordinary animals with insightful footage and partly some scenes never before seen. Unforgettable images illustrate why protecting the rainforests is crucial for the orangutans and the future of our planet.

Key Information

Director Jens Westphalen
Writers Jens Westphalen, Thoralf Grospitz
Studio Doclights
Rating 8.0/10
Language DE

Photos

Cast & Crew

Katja Bürkle

Katja Bürkle

Self - Narrator (voice)

Robert Risch

Self

Nabila Sarkawi

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle was released on June 26, 2025.

The runtime of Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle is 1h 30m.

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle is a Documentary movie.

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle was directed by Jens Westphalen.

The main cast of Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle includes Katja Bürkle, Robert Risch, Nabila Sarkawi.

Orang Utans - Keepers of the Jungle is originally in German.