Le Maître des éléphants
Synopsis
After the death of his mother, twelve-year-old Martin joins his unknown father in Africa. Newly conceived by this father, who is more worried about the reserve he manages than about his 'new' son, thanks to the friendship between Fofana and Victor, Martin discovers this completely new country and its contradictions. The disappearance of the elephants brings father and son closer together.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Grandperret
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Grandperret, Saskia Cohen Tanugi, René Guillot, Alain Artur
- Original Score
- Georges Rodi, Steve Shehan, Isnebo Sali Gondjeh
- Original Title
- Le Maître des éléphants
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- CiBy 2000, El Deseo, S.M. Films, TF1 Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Grandperret
Patrick Grandperret, Saskia Cohen Tanugi, René Guillot, Alain Artur
Georges Rodi, Steve Shehan, Isnebo Sali Gondjeh
Jean-Marie Leroy, Alexandre Degre
Dominique Galliéni
Bassek Ba Kobhio, Joel Phiri
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Grandperret
Writer
Saskia Cohen Tanugi
Writer
Georges Rodi
Original Music Composer
Steve Shehan
Original Music Composer
Alain Artur
Writer
Isnebo Sali Gondjeh
Original Music Composer
Jean-Marie Leroy
Director of Photography
Alexandre Degre
Director of Photography
Dominique Galliéni
Editor
Patrick Grandperret
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Le Maître des éléphants
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What is Le Maître des éléphants about?
After the death of his mother, twelve-year-old Martin joins his unknown father in Africa. Newly conceived by this father, who is more worried about the reserve he manages than about his 'new' son, thanks to the friendship between Fofana and Victor, Martin discovers this completely new country and its contradictions. The disappearance of the elephants brings father and son closer together.
Who directed Le Maître des éléphants?
Le Maître des éléphants was directed by Patrick Grandperret.
Who stars in Le Maître des éléphants?
The principal cast of Le Maître des éléphants includes Alain Artur, Bassek Ba Kobhio, Erwan Baynaud, Boubakari Bello, François Birba.
When was Le Maître des éléphants released and how long is it?
Le Maître des éléphants was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Le Maître des éléphants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Le Maître des éléphants was composed by Georges Rodi, Steve Shehan, Isnebo Sali Gondjeh.
Is Le Maître des éléphants based on a book or true story?
Le Maître des éléphants is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "René Guillot".