A powerful doc with no easy answers, When Lambs Become Lions is screening at Bertha DocHouse from Friday 14th February, and is available for pre-order on iTunes (24th February).
In the Kenyan bush, a small-time ivory dealer fights to stay on top while forces mobilise to destroy his trade. When he propositions his younger cousin, a conflicted wildlife ranger who hasn’t been paid in months, they both see a possible lifeline.
Watch a clip from the film below, take a look at the reviews and make sure not to miss this extremely powerful film.
REVIEWS
'Jon Kasbe's diamond-hard but humane documentary is most impressive in its equally divided sympathies between hunter, hunted and guardian.'
Guy Lodge, Variety
'Powerful and provocative' ★★★★
Time Out
'Gorgeously photographed and edited, the film has the look and pacing of a thriller, albeit one with near-Shakespearean dramatic dimensions.'
The Hollywood Reporter
'Kasbe spent years among these people, and his movie is an intense 74-minute distillation of his dedication.'
The New York Times