Hathi
Brief Synopsis
Cast & Crew
Philippe Gautier
Jamedar Sabu Saab
Kawadi Makbul
Pyare Jan
Begum Jamila
Begum Kahurun
Film Details
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Synopsis
The traditional Indian mahout not only trains elephants but gains a special bond with his animals. In the 1970s, Makbul leaves school to follow this, his father's vocation. He is given an elephant and gradually learns all about the animals. But as India modernizes its economy, elephants are replaced with machinery and the way of the mahout is under threat. The local authorities sell off Makbul's elephant, which is mistreated by its new owner and kills him. Makbul's father dies, signalling the end of an era.
Director
Philippe Gautier
Film Details
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Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States 1998
Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 7, 1998.
Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Special Presentation) September 26 - October 12, 1998.
Feature directorial debut for Philippe Gautier.
Released in United States 1998 (Film had its world premiere at the 1998 Montreal World Film Festival.)
Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Montreal World Film Festival (in competition) August 27 - September 7, 1998.)
Released in United States 1998 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival (Special Presentation) September 26 - October 12, 1998.)
