United Kingdom / Oct 01, 2013 / World Premiere - Raindance Film Festival, London
1h 31min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer

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Plot
When operators of animal circuses in Bolivia defy a nationwide ban, a team of investigators tracks them down and saves every animal. The rescue team endure confrontations, heartache, and incredible risk to see 25 lions airlifted to freedom in Colorado. An uplifting story of bravery, compassion, camaraderie, and determination: How a poor but proud country said 'no' to cruelty, and how attitudes to animals were changed across an entire continent.
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Genres
DocumentaryActionAdventure
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Lion Ark |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, United States of America, Bolivia |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Seafox Productions, ADI Films |
| Official site | lionarkthemovie.com |
| Release date | 15 novembre 2013 |
| Production | Jan Creamer, Tim Phillips |
| Writer | Tim Phillips, Jan Creamer |
| Editing | Tony Pattinson |
| Assistant directors | Tim Phillips |
| Music | Karel Havlíček |
| Sound | Karel Havlíček |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Oct 05, 2013 / Mill Valley Film Festival
Limited release
United States / Nov 15, 2013
Theatrical release
Bolivia / Oct 02, 2014
Digital
United States / Jan 29, 2022
Physical media
United States / Nov 30, 2016 / DVD
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