Scottish Premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
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A Life Among Elephants
Award-winning documentary about world-renowned elephant scientist and STE founder, Iain Douglas-Hamilton
This World Elephant Day, experience the incredible story of one man’s journey to protect Africa’s giants.
Follow Scottish biologist and Save the Elephants founder, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, as he uncovers the complex social lives of wild elephants. When a poaching crisis swept across Africa in the 1970s, he stepped beyond science — fighting on the front line to save the animals he had come to know and love.
Featuring stunning imagery, unforgettable elephant characters, and powerful storytelling, this moving documentary is a celebration of passion, resilience, and the deep bond between humans and elephants.
Date: August 12, 2025
Location: Pleasance at EICC Pentland Theatre, Edinburgh
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A Life Among Elephants
Don't miss the Scottish premiere at Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Aug 12)