Hathi

Story

Synopsis

5000 years ago, in India, men started to capture and tame elephants for war, parades and worship. Still today, the young Makbul grows up in daily contact with the wild and domesticated elephants that live in the forest around his native village in southern India. Over the objections of his mother, Makbul follows in the footsteps of his father and grandfather, going deep into the forest to learn the age-old profession of the mahout, or elephant handler in the government's employ. When an elephant calf named Vikrama is born, the animal is placed under Makbul's care.

Director

Philippe Gautier

Writers

Prajna Chowta

Language

French

Country

Canada

Release date

26 November 1998

Ensemble

Cast

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  Venkatesh

  Truck driver