The Burning Season
"Can carbon-trading save the Indonesian rainforests?"
Originally released in 2008. The Burning Season is a documentary film. directed by Cathy Henkel. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Juliet Stevenson, Hugh Jackman, and Lone Drøscher Nielsen
Synopsis
Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction and making a real impact on climate change. Armed with a laptop and a backpack, he sets out across the globe to find investors in his carbon trading scheme. It is a battle against time. Achmadi, the palm oil farmer is ready to set fire to his land to plant more palm oil, and Lone's orangutan centre has reached crisis point with over 600 orangutans rescued from the fires. The Burning Season is an eco-thriller about a young man not afraid to confront the biggest challenge of our time.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Burning Season about?
Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction and making a real impact on climate cha...
Who directed The Burning Season?
The Burning Season was directed by Cathy Henkel.
How long is The Burning Season?
The Burning Season has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Burning Season released?
The Burning Season was released on August 2, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Burning Season?
The main cast of The Burning Season includes Juliet Stevenson, Hugh Jackman, Lone Drøscher Nielsen.