2010 | Germany, Sri Lanka | Documentary

Chandani: Daughter Of The Elephant Whisperer

  • English, Sinhala English 88 mins
  • Director | Arne Birkenstock
  • Writer | Arne Birkenstock
  • Producer | Arne Birkenstock, Helge Albers

STATUS: Released

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The profession of mahout (elephant whisperer) in Sri Lanka has traditionally been reserved for men. When young Chandani becomes determined to follow in her father’s footsteps and learn the secrets of the trade passed down through generations of her family, she has to show extraordinary dedication to prove herself. A documentary with a strong emotional core, this film perceptively explores the constraints of traditional gender roles.

Documentary Gender Equality Elephants Mahout Tradition Sri Lanka
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