Film
Ein Fabeltier fliegt nach Deutschland
1955 · 11m · Documentary
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Overview
Describes the journey of the okapi “Epulu,” which was brought from the Congo to Frankfurt Zoo in Germany as the first of its kind ever. The film shows the capture of the animal, its loading, and its flight of over 10,000 kilometers from one continent to another, until it finally arrives at Frankfurt Airport.
Crew
- Michael GrzimekDirector of Photography · Director · Editor · Writer
- Bernhard GrzimekDirector · Producer
- Eugen BodartOriginal Music Composer
Details
- Release date
- July 28, 1955
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- German
- Runtime
- 11m
- Genres
- Documentary
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