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Film · 2023

Ozi: Voice of the Forest

starring RuPaul, Amandla Stenberg and Dean-Charles Chapman

  • 1 h 27 min
  • PG
  • Animation · Adventure · Comedy
  • UKFrance
  • Released in the UK 15 August 2024
  • 4.0 Critics1 review

Synopsis

Ozi is a baby orangutan who lives in the forest with her parents until one night a fire caused by humans separates her from them.

Fortunately, she is rescued by Kirani, an environmental worker who runs a shelter for orphaned primates. Over the years, Ozi learns sign language and, thanks to a translation device, becomes an influencer. One day, she receives a tablet from a company inviting her to visit them, but Kirani denies her, alerted by the company's intentions. However, Ozi secretly opens the device and discovers that the company is housing her parents, who have survived the fire.

Motivated by the desire to reunite with them, Ozi, with the help of Chance, an animal companion, heads to the company's facility, a type of artificial zoo where animals from the destroyed areas have been gathered for palm plantation installations. Upon arrival, Ozi discovers that the company, which produces palm oil, has devastated the forest for its crops.

With the collaboration of Chance and other animals in the area, Ozi tries to free the captives and unveil the truth behind the company's operation. In her struggle, Ozi risks her life and, in an act of bravery, publishes a video exposing the truth about the company, temporarily halting the destruction of more forests and highlighting the exploitation of natural resources.

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The essentials

Runtime
87 min1 hour and 27 minutes
Budget
$37.5mAppian Way
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is Ozi: Voice of the Forest?
1 hour and 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Ozi: Voice of the Forest released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 15 August 2024.
Who is in Ozi: Voice of the Forest?
It stars RuPaul, Amandla Stenberg, Dean-Charles Chapman and Djimon Hounsou.
Where can I watch Ozi: Voice of the Forest?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Prime Video.
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What the critics say 4.0, from one review

  • 4.0 The GuardianPhil Hoad "Orangutan Ozi is an eco chimpfluencer in a film whose excellent animation is let down by underdeveloped characters and blind faith in social media activism." Read
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