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City:
Moscow
Cinemas:
35mm
Dates:
2–6 September 2011
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One Lucky Elephant
Country: USA
Year: 2011
Genre: Documentary
Language: English
Translation: russian subtitles
Time: 1 hour 24 minutes
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Director Lisa Leeman
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. She needs to be with other elephants. The road to Flora's retirement, however, is a difficult and emotional journey which tests their bond in unexpected ways. Ten years in the making, One Lucky Elephant explores the consequences of keeping wild animals in captivity, while never losing sight of the delicate love story at its heart.
Awards and festivals:
IDFA - participation
Los Angeles International Film Festival - participation
Thessaloniki International Film Festival - participation
Schedule:
2 September, Friday
6 September, Tuesday