A Life Among Elephants
"The story of legendary elephant scientist Iain Douglas-Hamilton."
Released 2 years ago in 2024. A Life Among Elephants is a documentary film. directed by Nigel Pope.
Starring Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Saba Douglas-Hamilton, and Dudu Douglas-Hamilton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Iain Douglas-Hamilton
as Self - Portrait Subject & Interviewee
Saba Douglas-Hamilton
as Self - Interviewee
Dudu Douglas-Hamilton
as Self - Interviewee
Oria Douglas-Hamilton
as Self - Interviewee
Jane Goodall
as Self - Interviewee
David Daballen
as Self - Interviewee
Frank Pope
as Self - Interviewee
Festus Ihwagi
as Self - Interviewee
David H.M. Cumming
as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
Idi Amin
as Self (archive footage)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Maramedia
- ARTE
- Save the Elephants
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Life Among Elephants about?
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 Afri...
Who directed A Life Among Elephants?
A Life Among Elephants was directed by Nigel Pope.
How long is A Life Among Elephants?
A Life Among Elephants has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was A Life Among Elephants released?
A Life Among Elephants was released on November 7, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Life Among Elephants?
The main cast of A Life Among Elephants includes Iain Douglas-Hamilton, Saba Douglas-Hamilton, Dudu Douglas-Hamilton, Oria Douglas-Hamilton, Jane Goodall.