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202488 minGdocumentary

Stealing Giants

202488 minGdocumentary

22 elephants are captured in Namibia and airlifted to zoos in the United Arab Emirates in a cargo plane.

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22 elephants are captured in Namibia and airlifted to zoos in the United Arab Emirates in a cargo plane.

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Karl Ammanndirector

Laurin Merzdirector

Karl Ammannwriter

Laurin Merzwriter

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Karl Ammann, an animal rights activist and filmmaker, travels to Namibia to document the illegal wildlife trade. Alongside director Laurin Merz, Ammann witnesses the capture of 22 elephants. These elephants are then airlifted in a cargo plane bound for zoos in the United Arab Emirates. The film presents a stark view of the practices surrounding wildlife trafficking and the impact on these animals. It runs for 88 minutes and was released in 2024.

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