A Life Among Elephants (2024)
A Life Among Elephants (2024)
The story of legendary elephant scientist Iain Douglas-Hamilton.
60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife Oria and daughters Saba and Dudu, elephants became central to their lives with matriarch Boadicea and gentle young mother Virgo cherished like human relatives. But this garden Eden was short-lived as an ivory poaching epidemic swept across Africa forcing Iain to switch from pioneering scientist to maverick conservationist. He became a lone crusader against the international Ivory trade which was finally banned in 1989. Now back in the field and revealing even more about the fascinating world of elephants, Iain’s work continues alongside a new generation of Kenyan conservationists. This inspiring documentary combines stunning wildlife imagery with the story of a remarkable life showing how sometimes you have to stand alone to protect what you love.

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Cast

Iain Douglas-Hamilton Iain Douglas-Hamilton As: Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee
Saba Douglas-Hamilton Saba Douglas-Hamilton As: Self - Interviewee
Dudu Douglas-Hamilton Dudu Douglas-Hamilton As: Self - Interviewee
Oria Douglas-Hamilton Oria Douglas-Hamilton As: Self - Interviewee
Jane Goodall Jane Goodall As: Self - Interviewee
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Storyline

60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife Oria and daughters Saba and Dudu, elephants became central to their lives with matriarch Boadicea and gentle young mother Virgo cherished like human relatives. But this garden Eden was short-lived as an ivory poaching epidemic swept across Africa forcing Iain to switch from pioneering scientist to maverick conservationist. He became a lone crusader against the international Ivory trade which was finally banned in 1989. Now back in the field and revealing even more about the fascinating world of elephants, Iain’s work continues alongside a new generation of Kenyan conservationists. This inspiring documentary combines stunning wildlife imagery with the story of a remarkable life showing how sometimes you have to stand alone to protect what you love.


Tagline: The story of legendary elephant scientist Iain Douglas-Hamilton.
Certification: Unknown

Details

Genres: Documentary, TV Movie

Language: English

Release Date: 07 November 2024

Country: FR, KE, GB

Runtime: 90m

Company Credits

Company: Maramedia, ARTE, Save the Elephants

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Cast

Iain Douglas-Hamilton

Iain Douglas-Hamilton

Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee

Saba Douglas-Hamilton

Saba Douglas-Hamilton

Self - Interviewee

Dudu Douglas-Hamilton

Dudu Douglas-Hamilton

Self - Interviewee

Oria Douglas-Hamilton

Oria Douglas-Hamilton

Self - Interviewee

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall

Self - Interviewee

David Daballen

David Daballen

Self - Interviewee

Frank Pope

Frank Pope

Self - Interviewee

Festus Ihwagi

Festus Ihwagi

Self - Interviewee

David H.M. Cumming

David H.M. Cumming

Self - Interviewee (archive footage)

Idi Amin

Idi Amin

Self (archive footage)

Daniel arap Moi

Daniel arap Moi

Self (archive footage)

Simon T. Roden

Simon T. Roden

Self - Narrator (German version)

Hervé Lacroix

Hervé Lacroix

Self - Narrator (French version)

Directed By

Nigel Pope

Nigel Pope

Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Jackie Savery

Jackie Savery

Producer

Justin Purefoy

Justin Purefoy

Producer

Hélène Ganichaud

Hélène Ganichaud

Co-Producer

Hélène Coldefy

Hélène Coldefy

Co-Producer

Jackie Dorman

Jackie Dorman

Production Manager

Lucy Roy

Lucy Roy

Production Manager

Jillian Morris

Jillian Morris

Production Accountant

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Fraser Purdie

Fraser Purdie

Original Music Composer

David Jalenga

David Jalenga

Location Sound Recordist

Claudia Casasola

Claudia Casasola

ADR Recordist

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Justin Purefoy

Justin Purefoy

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Caroline Hocquard

Caroline Hocquard

Commissioning Editor

Chris Stewart

Chris Stewart

Pilot

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