Thabo and the Rhino Case
Plot Summary
Eleven-year-old Thabo wants to become a private detective like in the movies. If only his home, the small African village of Hlatikulu, was not the most peaceful savannah paradise. But things take a sudden turn when a rhino is murdered in the neighboring safari park because of its precious horn. Thabo’s uncle Vusi, of all people, is under suspicion. Now it is 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.
With the support of the Creative Europe Programme - MEDIA of the European Union.
FESTIVALS
Gijón International Film Festival – Enfants Terribles Competition 2023
Winner of the award for best feature film by the children's jury at the Youth Film Festival Antwerp 2024 (JEF)
Toronto Black Film Festival 2024
Winner of the award for best family film at Chandler International Film Festival 2024
SIFFCY - Smile International Film Festival for Children & Youth 2024
Zlín Film Festival - INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH 2024
CHIFF - Children’s International Film Festival 2024
| Category | Feature films, Live action |
| Original title | Thabo - Das Nashornabenteuer |
| Status | Completed |
| Running Time | 97 min |
| Language | English, German |
| Script | Martin Gypkens, Ursula Gruber |
| Production Companies | Desert Flower Filmproductions GmbH, Senator Film Produktion GmbH |
| Producers | Peter Herrmann |
| Director | Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt |
| Cast | Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane, Ava Skuratowski, Andrea Sawatzki, Kumkani Pilonti |
| Year of Production | 2023 |
