Complete the activities as per the instructions given below : (16 marks)Q.4 (D) Attempt ‘Any One’ of the following activities : (4 marks)(i) Review : You have recently watched a documentary film. Write a review on the same with the help of the follow…

Answer: A review covering title, subject, presentation/photography/music, message and a recommendation with rating.

Review of the documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’

Title and details : ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ (2022) is a Tamil documentary short film directed by Kartiki Gonsalves. It won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film.

Subject / Story : The film tells the true story of Bomman and Bellie, a tribal couple in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, who raise an orphaned baby elephant, Raghu, with the love of parents. The bond between the humans and the elephant is shown with great tenderness.

Presentation / Photography / Music : The presentation is simple and natural, without any artificial drama. The cinematography of the green forests, rivers and wildlife is breathtaking, and the soft background music adds to the emotional appeal.

Message : The film conveys that humans and animals can live in harmony and that indigenous communities are the true protectors of nature.

Verdict : A heart-warming documentary that every nature lover must watch. Rating : 4.5/5.