Episode Information

‘Silverback’ is an epic observational documentary following the award-winning cinematographer Vianet Djenguet as he fulfils his lifelong dream to embed himself within a gorilla habituation. With unique and rare access to Kahuzi-Biega National Park, home to one of the largest primates on Earth; the critically endangered Eastern Lowland gorilla. Djenguet takes us into this magical world as he films in the park across an extended period, allowing him to build vital relationships with both the animals and humans who call Kahuzi-Biega home, bringing their stories to life as never before.