Private Project

Thabo and the Rhino Case

Thabo (11) wants to become a private detective. If only his home, the small African village, was not the most peaceful Savannah paradise. But things take a sudden turn when a rhino is murdered in the safari park because of its horn.

  • Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt
    Director
    The Spiderwebhouse, Die Verteidigerin - Der Gesang des Raben
  • Mara Eibl-Eibesfeldt
    Writer
    The Spiderwebhouse, Die Verteidigerin - Der Gesang des Raben
  • Ursula Gruber
    Writer
    Sommer in Orange, Vampire Sisters 1, 2 & 3
  • Martin Gypkens
    Writer
    We, Nothing But Ghosts, The Pasta Detectives 2
  • Kirsten Boie
    Writer
    Based on the Bestselling Book Series
  • Peter Herrmann
    Producer
    Academy Award Winning Producer of the film, Nowhere in Africa
  • Litlhohonolofatso Litlhakayane
    Key Cast
    "Thabo"
  • Ava Skuratowski
    Key Cast
    "Emma"
  • Andrea Sawatzki
    Key Cast
    "Aunt Agatha"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Mystery, Family
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 33 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    August 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    300,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Germany
  • Country of Filming:
    South Africa
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.35:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Gijón International Film Festival
    Gijon
    Spain
    November 19, 2023
    Spain Premiere, Worldwide Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Chandler International Film Festival
    Chandler
    United States
    January 21, 2024
    Arizona Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Best Actor & Director Awards New York
    New York
    United States
    January 5, 2024
    USA Premiere
    Best Director of a Mystery Film
Distribution Information
  • Purdie Distribution
    Distributor
    Country: United States
    Rights: Theatrical
  • Sola Media
    Sales Agent
    Country: Worldwide
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - 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. Mara has directed 3 feature films and several short films. Her films have screened at numerous international film festivals.

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