NationalGeographic purchases Werner Herzog's documentary titled 'Ghost Elephants'
In an exciting turn of events, renowned filmmaker Werner Herzog's latest documentary, "Ghost Elephants," is set to captivate audiences worldwide. The film, written, directed, and narrated by Herzog himself, premiered at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival.
The documentary follows Herzog, along with National Geographic Explorer Steve Boyes, as they embark on a quest to find the elusive ghost elephants in Angola and Africa's last great subtropical rainforest. The ghost elephants are believed to be potential living descendants of the largest land mammal ever recorded.
Herzog describes the footage of the elephants as having a dream-like quality, with the filming done using a unique method - a metal stick with a camera attached, which was waded into the water.
The film received high praise at the Venice Film Festival, with Werner Herzog being honoured with the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement Award. His US colleague, Francis Ford Coppola, presented the award and praised Herzog as a great filmmaker during his laudation.
After its successful premiere, "Ghost Elephants" will also play at the Telluride Film Festival. Excitingly, National Geographic has acquired the streaming rights for the documentary, and it is set to stream on Disney+ and Hulu in 2026.
Steve Boyes, a National Geographic Explorer, is also featured in the documentary, lending his expertise and insights to the journey. The documentary promises to be a mesmerising exploration of the natural world, and a testament to the enduring legacy of both Herzog and Boyes.
