About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks
Synopsis
How did peacocks, originally from India, end up on an island in Berlin in the 19th century, and hippopotamuses, a century later, on the banks of a river in Colombia? Their lives there appear to be “happy and free”. With rapturous imagery, Elkin Calderòn Guevara and Johannes Förster’s decolonial fable turns them into wild icons, bearing witness to the whims of the powerful.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Visions du Réel International Film Festival Nyon
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johannes Förster, Elkin Calderón Guevara
- Original Title
- About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Germany
- Release Date
- 13/04/2024
- Spoken Languages
- German, Spanish
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johannes Förster, Elkin Calderón Guevara
Department Leadership Roster
Johannes Förster
Director
Elkin Calderón Guevara
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks.
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What is About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks about?
How did peacocks, originally from India, end up on an island in Berlin in the 19th century, and hippopotamuses, a century later, on the banks of a river in Colombia? Their lives there appear to be “happy and free”. With rapturous imagery, Elkin Calderòn Guevara and Johannes Förster’s decolonial fable turns them into wild icons, bearing witness to the whims of the powerful.
Who directed About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks?
About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks was directed by Johannes Förster, Elkin Calderón Guevara.
Who stars in About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks?
The principal cast of About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks includes Not specified.
When was About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks released and how long is it?
About Happy Hippos and Sad Peacocks was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 28m.