Thabo and the Rhino Case

Mara
Eibl-Eibesfeldt

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. Her short films have screened at numerous international festivals.
FILMOGRAPHY
2022/2023
Thabo - Das Nashorn-Abenteuer-DirectorScreenplay
2021/2022
Die Verteidigerin - Der Gesang des Raben-Director
2013-2015
Im Spinnwebhaus-Director
2007/2008
Martha-DirectorScreenplay
2008
Uferwellen-Assistant director
2007
Tohuwabohu-DirectorScreenplay
2005/2006
Finger weg vom schwarzen Mann-Director
2005/2006
Endspiel-DirectorScreenplayEditing

Thabo is an eleven-year-old boy who lives with his uncle, a ranger, in an African wildlife reserve. He dreams of becoming a private detective. However, things take a quick turn in the peaceful African village of Hlatikulu when a rhinoceros is killed in the neighboring safari park for its rare horn. Suspicion falls on Thabo's uncle. Together with his new German friend Emma, Thabo embarks on a detective quest to find the real culprits. Additionally, they must take care of an abandoned rhinoceros calf. This adventurous film for the whole family addresses the theme of animal protection against poaching. It also showcases the effort, love, and resources invested in raising orphaned animals. Filming took place with a real orphaned rhinoceros in a stunning wilderness that few of us can visit in real life. The film is based on the successful book series by German author Kirsten Boie.