Kim Basinger
Kuki Gallmann
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I Dreamed of Africa is a 2000 American biographical-drama film directed by Hugh Hudson, starring Kim Basinger. It also stars Vincent Perez, Eva Marie Saint, Garrett Strommen, Liam Aiken and Daniel Craig.
May 5, 2000 · A biographical drama based on the memoir by Kuki Gallmann, a woman who left her jet-set lifestyle in Italy for a cattle ranch in Kenya. The movie stars Kim Basinger, Vincent Perez and Liam Aiken, and features a score by Maurice Jarre.
- (4.9K)
- Adventure, Biography, Drama
- Hugh Hudson
- 2000-05-05
A drama based on the true story of Kuki Gallmann, a woman who moved to Kenya with her family and became a conservationist. The film received low ratings from critics and mixed reviews from audiences, who praised the scenery but criticized the acting and pacing.
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- Hugh Hudson
- PG-13
- Kim Basinger
May 5, 2000 · A film based on the book by Kuki Gallmann, an Italian woman who moved to Kenya in 1972 and became a conservationist. The review criticizes the film for its lack of drama, detail and social commentary, and compares it to a friendly documentary.
A true story of a bored Italian socialite who moves to Kenya with her son and husband to start a cattle ranch. She faces many challenges and dangers in her new life, but also finds joy and purpose in serving Africa.
I Dreamed Of Africa. A bored Italian socialite (Kim Basinger) abandons her jet-set lifestyle for the rigors and rewards of rural Kenya in this true story, based on the best-selling memoir by Kuki Gallmann. Directed by Hugh Hudson (Chariots of Fire). 1,117 IMDb 5.5 1 h 54 min 2000. X-Ray PG-13.
I Dreamed of Africa is a memoir by Italian writer Kuki Gallmann. The book focuses on Gallmann's lifelong interest in Africa. Plot. The memoir ranges from her childhood's fascination with the continent (whence the title) to her 1972 decision to relocate to Kenya to run a farm in the Laikipia plain with her husband and son.
