A LIFE AMONG ELEPHANTS

the story of legendary elephant scientist Iain Douglas-Hamilton.

A contemporary of researchers Jane Goodall and Dian Fossey - Iain Douglas-Hamilton is regarded by many as the pioneer of behavioural field-based African elephant research.  In fact, much of what we now know about elephant society and movements stems from his pioneering research in Tanzania in the 1960s. Douglas-Hamilton then swapped research for conservation when he led a passionate crusade against the ivory trade in the 70s and 80s and went on to set up global charity SAVE THE ELEPHANTS in the 1990s.

With exceptional access, newly discovered archive and emotional and passionate interviewees, the film follows Iain as he re-visits his action-packed life.  It also features contributions from Jane Goodall herself and Iain’s daughter, TV presenter Saba Douglas-Hamilton.

The film will be shown in France and in Germany on ARTE’s prestigious prime-time documentary strand later in 2024 and will be rolled out globally through Munich-based distributor Autentic.

Director is Nigel Pope, with Jackie Savery and Justin Purefoy executive-producing. Score is by Glasgow-based composer Fraser Purdie. The film is also supported through Save the Elephants led by Nairobi-based Frank Pope.

Link to trail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nT2Nml6E5o0