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…
Sometimes the adventure of a lifetime becomes life itself.
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.
Top 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
James Ngcobo
Luka
Joko Scott
Mirimuk
Sabelo Ngobese
Young Mapengo
Zacharia Phali
Mapengo - Early Teens
Susan Danford
Esther Maitland
Ian Roberts
Mike Donovan
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What is I Dreamed of Africa about?
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,…
When was I Dreamed of Africa released?
I Dreamed of Africa was released in 2000.
What genres does I Dreamed of Africa belong to?
I Dreamed of Africa is categorised as Romance, Drama, Adventure.
Who stars in I Dreamed of Africa?
The cast of I Dreamed of Africa includes Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez, Liam Aiken, Daniel Craig, Eva Marie Saint.

















