FLORIDA PREMIERE!
Eleven-year-old Thabo wants to become a private detective. If only his home, the small African village of Hlatikulu, were not the most peaceful savannah paradise. But things take a sudden turn when a rhino is slaughtered in the neighboring safari park because of its precious horn. Thabo’s uncle Vusi, of all people, is under suspicion. Now it’s up to Thabo and his new friend Emma from Germany to not only take care of the abandoned baby rhino but also investigate and capture the culprits.
Director Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt, born in Gräfelfing near Munich, Germany in 1980, grew up in Munich and Nuremberg before studying journalism, film, and psychology at Freie Universität Berlin. In 2003 she took part in Berlinale Talents and began studying directing at the University of Television and Film Munich. Mara has directed 3 feature films and several short films. Her films have been screened at numerous international film festivals.
This film is suitable for ages 6+
RECEPTION AT 5:30 PM & FILM AT 6:00 PM ON FRIDAY, 3/22