Rajas Reise
CH 2007 78'
Regie: Karl Saurer
Drehbuch: Elena M. Fischli, Karl Sauer
Kamera: Matthias Kälin, Boney Keyar, Hansueli Schenkel
Ton: Christian Beusch, Shiju, José Sojen, Martin Witz
Schnitt: Loredana Cristelli
Musik: Mafalda Arnauth, Giuseppe Laruccia, Ajit Singh
Produktion: Reck Filmproduktion GmbH, Franziska Reck
Pass:Rajas Reise (D)
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The film recounts the mysterious story of the Indian elephant Raja that journeyed through the forests of Kerala via Lisbon to Vienna in the year 1550. The reconnaissance trip made by Gandhi-activist P.V. Rajagopal on Raja's route provokes surprising associations. The film reenacts the little elephant's imprisonment, training and appearances at temple ceremonies until he was ambushed as a status symbol by European rulers. It is a story of misappropriation that continues today.