Film

Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti 2026

Documentary 108 min

Becoming Elephant: The Orphans of Reteti is set in the wild north of Kenya, where a groundbreaking blueprint in conservation is under way. This touching documentary follows the remarkable journey of orphaned elephants at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, the first community-owned and -operated elephant sanctuary in Africa.

Documentary Elephant Kenya Nature documentary

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Character

Resolved, contemplative, effortless and earnest.

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contemplative

Cast

Nyambi NyambiSelf - Narrator

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Nicola TremainDirector

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