Desert Lions

When it rains, it pours in Nxai Pan in northern Botswana. Lush plains scattered with vast herds of antelope stretch to the horizon. It is a veritable paradise. But Nxai Pan is a place of harsh contradictions. For when the rainy season is over, the lake dries up, leaving behind only cracked, desiccated salt pans as the desert, and its devastating heat returns. The biggest contradiction of all, then, is to call a place of such struggle "hell on earth" - because for some - this is still paradise. The lions of Nxai Pan have perfected the art of survival in some of the harshest conditions in Africa. A coalition of two mighty male lions rules this empire, their tenure spanning almost a decade. Their territory is vast, their females are loyal, and their hold on their land is ironclad. But they're getting old, and the looming dry season holds the promise of being one of the deadliest yet. Can these desert kings and their megapride dominate another dry season, or will this be their last?
Comments about documentary «Desert Lions» (16)
Could not be better! Great movie, fantastic actors and script. This is a MUST watch! Will probably watch it again a couple more times!
This movie allows all the established actors and actresses to do what they do best without smothering one another. Great movie!
I was very pleasantly surprised. I loved the film.
Great movie, would watch again if I have the time.
This one movie that I would buy to keep in my collection. Enjoy.. It's a great movie
The movie was great!
Nowadays there are a lot of Documentary movies, but this film is one of the best.
Graeme Duane did great job! This film is a visual spectacle with beautiful wide shots and a great storyline!
Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! Definitely worth your while!