The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant (2023)

The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant (2023) poster

The story of the birth of the exploitation of wild animals, the fruit of the iron twinning between the Industrial Revolution and the omnipotent and arrogant logic of colonialism, told through the multiple tribulations of Fritz, an Asian elephant who, one hundred and fifty years ago, worked in the largest circus in the world.

Director: Camille Ménager
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: ARTE, France Télévisions, 13 Prods, Via Découvertes Films, RTBF, CNC
Country: France, Belgium
Language: Deutsch, Français, English
Original Language: fr

Themes

Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation

Keywords

human animal relationship, exploitation, power relations, animal suffering, complex relationship, animal behaviour, circus elephant, behavioral evolution, animal documentary

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant about?
The story of the birth of the exploitation of wild animals, the fruit of the iron twinning between the Industrial Revolution and the omnipotent and arrogant logic of colonialism, told through the multiple tribulations of Fritz, an Asian elephant who, one hundred and fifty years ago, worked in the largest circus in the world.
Who directed The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant?
The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant was directed by Camille Ménager.
How long is The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant?
The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant?
The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant produced?
The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant was produced in France, Belgium.
What are the themes of The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant?
The themes of The Tragic Story of Fritz the Elephant include: Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation.