The Burning Season_
"Can carbon-trading save the Indonesian rainforests?"
Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction and making a real impact on climate change. Armed with a laptop and a backpack, he sets out across the globe to find investors in his carbon trading scheme. It is a battle against time. Achmadi, the palm oil farmer is ready to set fire to his land to plant more palm oil, and Lone's orangutan centre has reached crisis point with over 600 orangutans rescued from the fires. The Burning Season is an eco-thriller about a young man not afraid to confront the biggest challenge of our time.
Starring
Juliet Stevenson, Hugh Jackman, Lone Drøscher Nielsen
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Burning Season was released 18 years ago in 2008.
Overview
Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction...
The Burning Season is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 29m.
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Status
Released
Runtime
89 min (1h 29m)
Rating
6.8/10 (4 votes)
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What is The Burning Season about?
Dorjee Sun, a young Australian Entrepreneur, believes there's money to be made from protecting rainforests in Indonesia, saving the orangutan from extinction and making a real impact on climate change. Armed with a laptop and a backpack, he sets out across the globe to find investors in his carbon trading scheme. It is a battle against time. Achmadi, the palm oil farmer is ready to set fire to his land to plant more palm oil, and Lone's orangutan centre has reached crisis point with over 600 orangutans rescued from the fires. The Burning Season is an eco-thriller about a young man not afraid to confront the biggest challenge of our time.
How long is The Burning Season?
The Burning Season has a runtime of 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Who stars in The Burning Season?
The cast of The Burning Season includes Juliet Stevenson, Hugh Jackman, Lone Drøscher Nielsen.
What is the rating of The Burning Season?
The Burning Season has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
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Documentary