The Elephant Whisperers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Elephant Whisperers |
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| Story by | Priscilla Gonsalves |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
| Release date(s) | 8 December 2022 |
| Running time | 39 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The Elephant Whisperers is a short documentary film from India. It was released in 2022. The film was directed by Kartiki Gonsalves. It was her first time directing a film.
The documentary tells the story of a special bond. It shows a couple and an orphaned baby elephant. The elephant, named Raghu, was given to their care. The film was shown for the first time on November 9, 2022. This happened at the DOC NYC Film Festival in the United States.
The Elephant Whisperers was released on Netflix around the world. You could stream it starting December 8, 2022. The film won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. This was at the 95th Academy Awards.
The Story of Raghu
The Elephant Whisperers shares a heartwarming story. It is about a local couple named Bomman and Belli. They are given an orphaned baby elephant named Raghu. Raghu was very young and hurt when they got him.
The couple worked very hard to help Raghu. They made sure he survived and grew strong. A deep and loving bond grew between them. This bond connects the couple and the elephant.
The film is set in the beautiful Mudumalai National Park. This park is in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. The documentary also shows the amazing nature of this place. It highlights how the local people live in peace with nature. The film teaches us about caring for animals. It also shows how Indian culture respects the environment.
Making the Film
Kartiki Gonsalves, the director, spent five years making this film. She followed a family that cares for elephants. This family belongs to the Kattunayakan tribe.
Kartiki met Raghu when he was just three months old. She spent about a year and a half with him. This was before she decided to make a documentary about him. While filming, her team also took pictures of other animals. These included leopards, tigers, and monkeys living in the reserve.
Awards and Recognition
The Elephant Whisperers has received important awards. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. This is a very big honor in filmmaking. Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga received this award.
See also
- Submissions for Best Documentary Short Academy Award
- Mudumalai National Park
- Theppakadu Elephant Camp
- Tamil Nadu Forest Department
