Stealing Giants
Synopsis
For decades, animal rights activist and filmmaker Karl Ammann has been documenting the illegal wildlife trade. In the company of director Laurin Merz, this investigative journey takes us to Namibia, where 22 elephants are captured and then airlifted in a cargo plane to zoos in the United Arab Emirates.
Release History & Theatrical Window
20. Zurich Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz
- Screenplay & Story
- Laurin Merz, Karl Ammann
- Original Score
- Nils Kacirek
- Original Title
- Stealing Giants
- Country of Origin
- Namibia, Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- HOOK Film & Kultur Produktion GmbH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz
Laurin Merz, Karl Ammann
Nils Kacirek
Laurin Merz, Karl Ammann, David Röthlisberger
Petra Beck, Sebastian Stoffels
Laurin Merz, Karl Ammann
Department Leadership Roster
Karl Ammann
Director
Laurin Merz
Director
Laurin Merz
Writer
Laurin Merz
Producer
Karl Ammann
Writer
Laurin Merz
Director of Photography
Karl Ammann
Director of Photography
David Röthlisberger
Director of Photography
Petra Beck
Editor
Sebastian Stoffels
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Stealing Giants.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stealing Giants
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Stealing Giants about?
For decades, animal rights activist and filmmaker Karl Ammann has been documenting the illegal wildlife trade. In the company of director Laurin Merz, this investigative journey takes us to Namibia, where 22 elephants are captured and then airlifted in a cargo plane to zoos in the United Arab Emirates.
Who directed Stealing Giants?
Stealing Giants was directed by Karl Ammann, Laurin Merz.
Who stars in Stealing Giants?
The principal cast of Stealing Giants includes Not specified.
When was Stealing Giants released and how long is it?
Stealing Giants was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Stealing Giants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stealing Giants was composed by Nils Kacirek.