Switzerland / Jan 22, 2007 / Solothurner Filmtage
Raja's Reise (2007)
Directed by Karl Saurer
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Plot
The film traces the mysterious story of the Indian elephant RAJA, who was sent on an adventurous journey from the forests of Kerala to Vienna around 1550, via Lisbon. Gandhi activist P. V. Rajagopal's explorations along the route uncover surprising facts and awaken fascinating associations. We witness the capture of the little elephant, its training, its work in the forest and its performances at temple festivals - until it is chosen as a status symbol by European rulers. A story of appropriation that continues to this day.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Raja's Reise |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Deutsch |
| Production countries | Italy, Switzerland |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | RECK Filmproduktion, Karl Saurer Filmproduktion, 3sat Zürich, RAI, SRF |
| Release date | 22 gennaio 2007 |
| Production | Franziska Reck |
| Writer | Elena M. Fischli, Karl Saurer |
| Editing | Loredana Cristelli |
| Cinematography | Matthias Kälin, Boney Keyar, Hansueli Schenkel |
| Assistant directors | Karl Saurer |
| Camera operators | Matthias Kälin, Boney Keyar, Hansueli Schenkel |
| Additional photography | Matthias Kälin, Boney Keyar, Hansueli Schenkel |
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