Soul of the Elephant (2015)

Celebrating an unusual paradox, Soul of the Elephant (2015) delves into the story of elephants dying naturally, their ivory untouched by the savage grip of poachers. This signifies a life lived fully, a soul that was given its due respect and mourning by its fellow herd members. The saga unfolds through the creative vision of award-winning filmmakers, Dereck and Beverly Joubert, who commence their narrative with the remains of two majestic bull elephants. The plot ebbs and flows through a tapestry of vivid flashbacks, unraveling the odyssey these noble creatures would have embarked upon. It hints at the unknown dramas that might have beset them, the arduous migrations in search of water they would have undertaken alongside their families, and the thrilling face-offs they might have had with lions and hyenas. Shot over a span of two years, Soul of the Elephant offers a deeply intimate perspective of elephant life, as told by two of the most compelling narrators in natural history filmmaking. This film is a stirring tribute to the unspoken stories that lie beneath the surface of the wilderness, unfurling an enchanting tale of life, death, and the enduring spirit of these magnificent beings.

Soul of the Elephant is a documentary movie featuring Beverly Joubert.

Soul of the Elephant is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy.