Welcome to Borneo, Dame Judi Dench!
The Oscar and Golden Globes winner actress, who’s known famously for her role in the modern James Bond films and for the upcoming film adaptation of musical theater ‘Cats’ this year, Dame Judi Dench came to Sabah last April for her documentary filming by one of the world’s leading documentary film makers and producers, Anthony Geffen. The documentary, “Judi Dench’s Wild Borneo Adventure” features the Dame’s experience with Orangutans, Sun Bears, elephants, crocodiles and hornbills. This is not the first time for Dame Judi filmed a nature documentary; she has previously worked with Geffen on another BBC Special documentary titled “Judi Dench: My Passion for Trees” in 2017. Our team in BSBCC was so delighted to have Dame Judi just in time for the release of Boboi, Kitud, and Tan-Tan back to where they should belong. It has been a wonderful experience filming with the Dame and it was really great for BSBCC to be also featured in her documentary, as the viewers can watch in more detail on how our rehabilitated orphan bears being released back into the wild. The story is told in Episode 1, which is being broadcast on 2nd July 9pm in UK channel ITV1. Quotes from Dame Judi Dench about the series: “I can’t quite believe we are here and what we are going to see. What we are going to find out. What we are going to discover.” “I’ve learnt how vulnerable this wonderful place is and what we need to do to save it. This journey has affected me so much, and I’m thrilled I’ve been asked to be an ambassador for its rainforest.”
