Darwin's Nightmare
- Documentary
Africa in the sixties. The Nile perch, a ravenous predator, is introduced into Lake Victoria as a scientific experiment, causing the extinction of many native species. Its meat is exported everywhere in exchange for weapons, creating a globalized evil alliance on the lake shores. An infernal nightmare in the real world that wipes out Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
Darwin's Nightmare is a 2005 documentary that explores the devastating ecological and human consequences of introducing the Nile perch into Lake Victoria. The film reveals how this predatory fish, exported globally for profit, sparked a chain reaction of extinctions and fueled an illegal weapons trade across East Africa.
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Follow an actor to track their next projects- Elizabeth 'Eliza' Maganga NseseSelf - Pilots' Girlfriend and Singer
- Raphael Tukiko WagaraSelf - Night Guard
- Dimond RemtuliaSelf - Fish Factory Owner
- Marcus NyoniSelf - Airport Police Officer
- Sergey SamaretsSelf - Ilyushin-76 Captain
- Jonathan NathanaelSelf - Young Painter
- Msafiri 'Safiri' HabatSelf - One-legged Street Boy
- Dima RogonovSelf - Singing Pilot
- Vladimir TarasenkoSelf - Air Navigator
- Jura BiriuchevSelf - Freight Supervisor
- Stanislav IvanchenkoSelf - Radio Engineer
- Jakob MaiseliSelf - Fish-quality Controller
- Lalit MalhotraSelf - Simba Plastics Salesman
- Shadard MkonoSelf - Fishing Camp Leader
- Cleopa KaijageSelf - Reverend
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Darwin's Nightmare — frequently asked
When was Darwin's Nightmare released?
Darwin's Nightmare was released on January 21, 2005.
What is the documentary about?
The film documents how the introduction of the Nile perch into Lake Victoria as a scientific experiment devastated native fish species and triggered a corrupt cycle where the fish's export generates illegal weapons trafficking in the region.
Where can I watch Darwin's Nightmare?
The film is available on various streaming platforms and through rental/purchase on digital services; check your local streaming provider for availability.
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