81min. 2011, USA
ONE LUCKY ELEPHANT
81min. 2011, USA
Directed by Lisa Leeman
Photographed by Sandra Chandler
Sound by Joe Milner
Edited by Kate Amend & Tchavdar Georgiev
Produced by Cristina Colissimo & Jordana Glick-Franzheim
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Where does an elephant go after a life in the circus? Sixteen years have passed since circus producer David Balding adopted Flora, the orphaned baby African elephant he lovingly raised as part of his family and made the star of his show. As Flora approaches adulthood, he realizes that she is not happy performing. Ultimately, David must face the difficult truth that the circus is no place for Flora anymore. She needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora’s retirement, however, is an emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. The documentary One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, while never losing sight of the delicate love story at its heart.
ÜKS ÕNNELIK ELEVANT
Tsirkuseartist Flora, kuusteist aastat areenidel tantsinud elevant, on jõudnud pensioniikka. Tsirkuse peremees David Balding, kes Flora lapsendas, peab õigeks viia aafrika elevant tagasi oma kodumaale – Aafrikasse. Et loom saaks vanaduspäevi veeta oma suguvendade-õdede seltsis. Teekond tagasi Aafrikasse ongi selle emotsionaalselt rikka filmi peateema.