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A Life Among Elephants

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60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife Oria and daughters Saba and Dudu, elephants became central to their lives with matriarch Boadicea and gentle young mother Virgo cherished like human relatives.

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Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) A tapestry of amateur cine footage, Oria's astonishing photographs and some horrific news footage combined to tell a story of courage and dedication that almost defies belief. Rated: 5/5 Aug 4, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Nigel Pope

Director

Nigel Pope

Writer

Justin Purefoy

Producer

Jackie Savery

Producer

Justin Purefoy

Cinematographer

Alex Broad

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Synopsis 60 years ago, almost nothing was known of elephants in the wild. But then one young Scottish biologist changed that forever. In 1965 Iain Douglas-Hamilton arrived in Tanzania to live alongside African elephants. Later joined by his wife Oria and daughters Saba and Dudu, elephants became central to their lives with matriarch Boadicea and gentle young mother Virgo cherished like human relatives.
Director
Nigel Pope
Producer
Justin Purefoy, Jackie Savery
Screenwriter
Nigel Pope
Production Co
Maramedia, Save the Elephants, Arte France - Unité Documentaires
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
British English
Runtime
1h 30m