Gorillas in the Mist Soundtrack (

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Alternate Names:
Title in Español:

Gorilas en la niebla
Title in Italiano:

Gorilla nella nebbia
Title in Português:

Gorilas na Bruma

Synopsis

A Kentucky woman, Dian Fossey is inspired by anthropologist Louis Leakey to devote her life to the study of primates. Travelling into deepest Africa, Fossey becomes fascinated with the lives and habits of the rare mountain gorillas of the Rwandan jungle. Studying them at close quarters, Fossey develops a means of communicating with the gorillas, and in doing so becomes obsessed with the apes' well-being. She becomes so preoccupied with her vocation that she loses the opportunity of a romance with the National Geographic photographer Bob Campbell.

Appalled by the poaching of the gorillas for their skins, hands, and heads, Fossey complains to the Rwandan government, which dismisses her, claiming that poaching is the only means by which some of the Rwandan natives can themselves survive. She rejects this, and dedicates herself to saving the African Mountain gorilla from illegal poaching and likely extinction. To this end she forms and leads numerous anti-poaching patrols, and even burns down the poachers' villages and stages a mock execution of one of the offenders.

Fossey is mysteriously murdered on December 26, 1985, in the bedroom of her cabin.

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Gorillas in the Mist
September in the Rain
Harry Warren: Writer
Peggy Lee: Performer
It's A Good Day
Peggy Lee: Writer
Peggy Lee: Performer
Sugar
Peggy Lee: Performer
Maceo Pinkard: Writer
African Wonderment
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Black Magic
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Making Contact
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Tenderness and Turmoil
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Death of Digit
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Gorillas In the Mist
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Welcoming Fanfare of the Théatre National Populaire (Popular National Theater of Paris)
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Grand Prix - Overture
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Witness - Building the Barn
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Tin Drum - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Ghost - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Gorillas in the Mist - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Dead Poets Society - Keating's Triumph
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Sunshine - Sunshine
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Villa Rides - Main Title
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Doctor Zhivago - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Disc Time:
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Man Who Would Be King - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A Passage to India - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
The Year of Living Dangerously - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Shadow of the Wolf - The White Wolf
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Fatal Attraction - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
A Walk in the Clouds - A Walk in the Clouds
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Ryan's Daughter - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Uprising - Main Title
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Jacob's Ladder - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Lawrence of Arabia - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Is Paris Burning? - Paris en Colere
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Dead Poets Society - Keating's Triumph
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Ryan's Daughter - Suite
Maurice Jarre: Performer
Jacob's Ladder - End Credits
Maurice Jarre: Performer

User reviews

Donald Hernandez
7/10

The use of traditional African instruments in the soundtrack adds an authentic and immersive element to the film, transporting the listener to the heart of Africa.

Elizabeth Carter
7/10

The soundtrack of Gorillas in the Mist perfectly captures the beauty and mystique of the Rwandan jungle where Dian Fossey studied the mountain gorillas.

Joshua Moore
6/10

The music in Gorillas in the Mist beautifully conveys the passion and dedication that Dian Fossey had for protecting the gorillas from poaching. The swelling orchestral arrangements mirror the intensity of Fossey's mission, evoking a sense of urgency and determination.

Mary Gonzalez
6/10

The soundtrack of Gorillas in the Mist skillfully portrays the internal struggle faced by Dian Fossey as she sacrifices personal relationships for the sake of her work. The poignant piano melodies and melancholic strings reflect the loneliness and isolation that Fossey experienced in her quest to save the gorillas.

Emily Thompson
5/10

The music in Gorillas in the Mist effectively underscores the tragedy of Dian Fossey's untimely death, conveying a sense of loss and injustice. The somber tones and mournful themes evoke a profound sense of grief, honoring Fossey's legacy and the impact of her life's work.

Edward Perez
6/10

The soundtrack of Gorillas in the Mist effectively captures the emotional depth of Dian Fossey's journey into the Rwandan jungle. The haunting melodies and tribal rhythms immerse the listener in the world of the mountain gorillas, creating a sense of connection with these majestic creatures.

Kimberly Campbell
10/10

The soundtrack of Gorillas in the Mist captures the emotional depth and intensity of Dian Fossey's journey beautifully. The haunting melodies and African-inspired rhythms transport listeners to the heart of the Rwandan jungle, evoking a sense of wonder and connection with nature.

Joseph Hill
7/10

The emotional depth of the music enhances the storytelling, making the audience feel connected to Fossey's passion for protecting the gorillas from poaching.

Charles Young
7/10

The haunting melodies and stirring rhythms of the soundtrack evoke a sense of both wonder and tragedy, mirroring Fossey's intense dedication to her cause and the ultimate sacrifice she made for the gorillas.

Linda Evans
10/10

The use of traditional African instruments and vocal chants in the score adds authenticity and richness to the storytelling, enhancing the portrayal of Fossey's deep bond with the mountain gorillas. The music perfectly complements the film's themes of conservation, dedication, and sacrifice, creating a truly immersive and powerful cinematic experience.