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The Ramba Effect

US •  
2024 •  
82 mins

A majestic Asian elephant takes her first steps toward freedom in this immersive, purpose-driven documentary. Meet Ramba, who endured 50 years of isolation in a Chilean circus, as she embarks on an extraordinary 2,550-mile journey to her new home at Elephant Sanctuary Brazil, guided by compassionate experts and a devoted team of volunteers. The film puts us front and center in the rescue effort, giving us a rare chance to become acquainted with the liberated pachyderm and witness the incredible dedication of the people who are fighting to give her a fresh start. The bigger picture is the critical need to end animal captivity in zoos and circuses. But the intimate story will grab your heart as you witness Ramba’s fraught and brave journey, then rejoice at the sight of this sensitive, emotional being—relaxed, befriended, and finally free, in the joyful last part of her life. —Deanna Quinones

Una majestuosa elefanta asiática da sus primeros pasos hacia la libertad en este documental inmersivo y lleno de propósito. Conozcan a Ramba, quien soportó 50 años de aislamiento en un circo chileno, mientras emprende un extraordinario viaje de 4,100 kilómetros hacia su nuevo hogar en Elephant Sanctuary Brasil, acompañada por expertos compasivos y un dedicado equipo de voluntarios. La película nos sitúa en primera fila del rescate, ofreciéndonos la rara oportunidad de conocer a este paquidermo liberado y de presenciar la increíble dedicación de quienes luchan por darle un nuevo comienzo. En última instancia, la cuestión central es la urgente necesidad de poner fin a la cautividad de los animales en zoológicos y circos. Pero esta íntima historia atrapará tu corazón mientras sigues el arriesgado y valiente viaje de Ramba, y luego te llenará de alegría al verla relajada, acompañada de cariño y finalmente libre, disfrutando de la última etapa de su vida. —Deanna Quinones

Director/s

Claire Sandberg Claire Sandberg

Claire Sandberg is an emerging documentary filmmaker driven by a lifelong love for animals and a deep sense of reverence for the natural world. Her passion for storytelling was sparked by the remarkable journey of Ramba, the last circus elephant in Chile, a story that set her on a mission to give voice to the extraordinary beings we share this planet with. Through her films, Claire seeks to capture the lives of animals with compassion, urgency, and a profound respect for our place in the natural world.

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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COUNTRY
US
YEAR
2024
RUNTIME
82 minutes
DIRECTOR/S
Claire Sandberg
LANGUAGE
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
PRODUCER
Claire Sandberg, Neill Barham
WRITER
SJ van Breda, Claire Sandberg
CINEMATOGRAPHER
Cassius Rayner
EDITOR
SJ van Breda
NOTE WRITER
Deanna Quinones
SECTION
DOCS
INITIATIVE
MIND THE GAP
ACTIVE CINEMA
VIVA EL CINE
STRAND
GROW