In Botswana's Okavango Delta, an ostracized lioness and her two cubs must fight alone to survive - overcoming all manner of hazards. Their only defense is to escape to Duba Island -- and with that, an unknown future. The setting for this epic tale is one of the last regions where lions can live in the wild. Faced with dwindling land and increasing pressure from hunting, lions - like our lone lioness and her cubs - are approaching the brink of extinction.
Cinematography
Jouberts spent years stalking this family — every frame is earned.
Score
Jeremy Irons' narration hits like a velvet sledgehammer.
Editing
Narrative structure tighter than most scripted dramas.
Director
Dereck Joubert
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Jouberts filmed for seven years and nearly died when a buffalo attacked their vehicle. The dedication is *insane*.
Released during peak 'Disneynature' era, this adult-skewing doc proved wildlife films could be prestige trauma cinema too.
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