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Synopsis
Victorian Britain. Dr Jamie Dodds, a Scottish anthropologist brings back to his country two African pygmies.
These ‘wild dwarfs’ very quickly become objects of desire. His fellow scientists think they hold the secret to the origin of man, while others want to profit financially by displaying these exotic curiosities. Jamie alone starts to perceive them not as wild animals but as human beings. A sweeping historical drama capturing a period of European history whose morality posterity would probably wish to forget.
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Reviews
Elegant and effective fiction.
Paris Match
A fictional suspense of incredible human adventure.
Studio Magazine
A grand spectacle realised by a talented raconteur of history.
L’Express
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Awards
- 2005 Nominated Golden Bear (Berlin Film Festival)
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Credits
- Joseph Fiennes
- Jamie Dodd
- Iain Glen
- Alexander Auchinleck
- Hugh Bonneville
- Fraser McBride
- Kristin Scott Thomas
- Elena Van Den Ende
- Lomama Boseki
- Toko
- Cécile Bayiha
- Likola
- Flora Montgomery
- Abigail McBride
- Patrick Mofokeng
- Zachary
- Alistair Petrie
- Beckinsale
- Hubert Saint-Macary
- Comte de Verchemont
- Mathew Zajac
- Hector Duncan
- William McBain
- Angus
- Robin Smith
- Douglas
- Theo Landey
- Purvis
- Ron Donachie
- Sir Walter Stephenson
- Peter Egan
- Gyllenhaal
- Solomon Fietse
- Bakaro
- James Ngcobo
- Roi Mateke Seko
- Gordon Brown
- Andrew
- Director
- Régis Wargnier
- Writers
- William Boyd
Michel Fessler
Fred Fougea
Régis Wargnier
- Producer
- Farid Lahouassa
- Co-producer
- Steve Clark-Hall
- Co-producer
- Izidore Codron
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