Film Features - WHITE LION
September 22nd 2010 04:49
Robert Baruc, President of Screen Media, announced today the acquisition of North American rights to WHITE LION, a live-action family adventure film about a rare white lion cub who rises above many challenges to become one of the most powerful and revered lions in all of Africa.
Directed by Michael Swan, the film features over 30 real-life lions trained by famed "lion whisperer" Kevin Richardson. Richardson also served as a producer.
WHITE LION was shot on location, at The Kingdom of the White Lion, an enterprise 50 miles outside of the city of Johannesburg, along the Crocodile River, established especially for this film. This marks the first production - entirely about lions - starring real lions from South Africa.
WHITE LION was the recipient of three South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) awards including Best Cinematography (Michael Swan), Best Music Composition (Phillip Miller) and Best Sound Design (Ivan Millborrow, Nicky De Beer and Charlotte Buys).
promote the release of the film Screen Media is partnering with local zoos across the country. Said Baruc, "We are thrilled to be working with Michael Swan and Kevin Richardson whose "lion whispering" talents are unmatched. We are also excited to be partnering with zoos across the country to get the word out about this heartwarming film."
SYNOPSIS
According to the legend of the Shangaan, white lions are the messengers of the gods, but it has been years since one has been seen in their remote African valley. When a white lion is miraculously born into that valley, a young Shangaan named Gisani, finds himself destined to protect this rare and magnificent creature at all costs. This young lion, whom will be known as Letsatsi, is cast from his pride and forced to embark upon a perilous journey of survival. Close to starvation, Letsatsi befriends Nkulu, an older lion and together they learn how to survive in the harsh African wilderness Gisani, who is watching over Letsatsi, takes a job as a tracker with a local hunter, who has his sights set on leading the hunt for this rare and magnificent white lion. Gisani, guided by fate, believes that he must find a way to prevent this tragedy from happening. When Nkulu is killed by a farmer, Letsatsi is forced once again to survive on his own. After many trials and tribulations he finally learns to hunt by himself and grows into a magnificent adult. But before he can take over a pride of his own, Letsatsi and Gisani must face their greatest challenge - the trophy hunter- for whom legends are worthless and rare skins priceless.
www.whitelionthemovie.com
For more information visit: www.screenmediafilms.net
Source; Brigade PR.
Directed by Michael Swan, the film features over 30 real-life lions trained by famed "lion whisperer" Kevin Richardson. Richardson also served as a producer.
WHITE LION was shot on location, at The Kingdom of the White Lion, an enterprise 50 miles outside of the city of Johannesburg, along the Crocodile River, established especially for this film. This marks the first production - entirely about lions - starring real lions from South Africa.
WHITE LION was the recipient of three South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) awards including Best Cinematography (Michael Swan), Best Music Composition (Phillip Miller) and Best Sound Design (Ivan Millborrow, Nicky De Beer and Charlotte Buys).
promote the release of the film Screen Media is partnering with local zoos across the country. Said Baruc, "We are thrilled to be working with Michael Swan and Kevin Richardson whose "lion whispering" talents are unmatched. We are also excited to be partnering with zoos across the country to get the word out about this heartwarming film."
Filming WHITE LION
SYNOPSIS
www.whitelionthemovie.com
For more information visit: www.screenmediafilms.net
Source; Brigade PR.
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