Chandani: The Daughter of the Elephant Whisperer (2010)

Chandani wants to become a Mahout as her father. Her father decides to give her a chance and gives her responsibility for an elephant calf. Chandani is a girl in a male profession. Everyone... See full summary »

Director:

Arne Birkenstock

Writer:

Arne Birkenstock

Stars:

K.G. Chandani Renuka Ratnayake, K.G. Sunamabanda, Mohammed Muinudeen Raheem

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview:
K.G. Chandani Renuka Ratnayake	...	Herself
K.G. Sunamabanda	...	Himself
Mohammed Muinudeen Raheem	...	Himself

Storyline

Chandani wants to become a Mahout as her father. Her father decides to give her a chance and gives her responsibility for an elephant calf. Chandani is a girl in a male profession. Everyone doubts her abilities. The ranger Mohammed becomes her only supporter and shows her the world of elephants in the jungle. Here they save an elephant baby from its death. Strengthened by this, she makes progress in the work with her little elephant Kandula. But when Kandula is taken away from her, also her path changes.

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Plot Keywords:

elephant | animal in title | character name in title

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Genres:

Documentary | Family

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Details

Country:

Germany Sri Lanka

Language:

Sinhalese

Release Date:

4 November 2010 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Chandani und ihr Elefant

Company Credits

Production Co:

ARTE, Fruitmarket Kultur und Medien, Südwestrundfunk (SWR)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

88 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

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