Entry 24-104 | Germany | 2023 | 52’ | Language: English | Subtitles: Estonian

Namibia's Natural Wonders - Little Heroes, big Hunters

Namiibia loodusimed - Väikesed kangelased, suured jahimehed

The Kalahari is a dry and barren desert that nevertheless offers a surprising diversity of species. One of the rare and fascinating creatures that live here is the Ground pangolin. It resembles a cute dinosaur and is the only mammal that wears horn scales. The meerkat watches its surroundings carefully and is always on the lookout for enemies. Together with its colony, it goes foraging and digs through the ground in search of treats. In the north-east of Namibia lie the great rivers. Here, a matriarch leads a herd of elephants. Elephant societies are very complex: mothers with their children, sisters and aunts with their own offspring. They all form a close-knit family herd. From the dry savannahs to the vast riverine landscapes: Namibia is the land of a thousand faces, wonders and stories. It is a world of little heroes and great hunters.

Original title: Namibias Naturwunder - Kleine Helden, große Jäger

Details

Director
Jens Westphalen / Thoralf Grospitz
Cinematography
Jens Westphalen / Thoralf Grospitz
Editing
Sebastian Bluhm
Composer
Jörg-Magnus Pfeil, Sebastian Hassler, Siggi Mueller
Producer
Simon Riedel
Production Company
Zorillafilm / Doclights
Contact of presenter / Director

Awards

Tallinn Zoo Special Prize

Best Director
The wildlife of South Africa is one of the most filmed regions in the world. Yet, the filmmakers have managed to uncover and present to the audience lesser-known aspects of well-known animal life, as well as to showcase fascinating creatures that often go unnoticed. As the film progresses at a comfortable pace, we witness the interactions between species and their environment and life networks. We often perceive human-like qualities in animals, which in reality are merely animalistic qualities within humans. One of the film's highlights is the poignant portrayal of the natural life cycle – the dialogue between life and death, as exemplified by elephants, which serves as a moving testament to our growing understanding that we have more similarities than differences. We are alike.

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