Production is now under way on “The Elephant Odyssey,” a major wildlife documentary film that will release in Imax theaters next year.The film, directed by Alice Gu, chronicles the highly unusual trek by a herd of elephants in China that began in early 2020.
As the group diverted from their usual habitat and marched over 1,000 km (600 miles) across remote Yunnan Province they attracted global attention, including live-streamed drone footage.
They raided grain stores, indulged in impromptu village feasts and messy mud fights, and even gave birth while on the road.Reasons for the herd’s 18-month trek are unclear, with wildlife experts variously pointing to climate change and the failure of conservation efforts.“The Elephant Odyssey” is directed by Gu (“The Donut King”), with Clair Popkin serving as the director of photography.
It is filmed with Imax-certified cameras and will feature exclusive footage of the elephants’ journey through an unprecedented…
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