Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

About Whispers: An Elephant's Tale

"Whispers: An Elephant's Tale" is a heartfelt 2000 adventure film by Disney featuring a young African elephant named Whispers who gets separated from his mother. Getting lost in the vast wilderness, he encounters an older elephant named Groove who offers his help. The movie captures their journey across the hazardous terrain, overcoming fierce predators to reunite Whispers with his mother.

Making / Production

Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, the film used a unique filming approach. Real elephants were filmed in the Botswana wilderness, and then their voices were overdubbed by actors in a studio. This technique brought life to the characters and presented a captivating story to the audience.

Actors

• Angela Bassett: Taking on the voice of Groove, Angela Bassett delivered a profound and inspiring performance, turning Groove into a compassionate mentor for Whispers.
• Debi Derryberry: Voiced the lead character, Whispers, bringing a youthful innocence and a determined spirit that audiences could root for.
• Joan Rivers: Added her unique voice and comedic flair to the character of Tuskless, providing comic relief.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was initially intended to be a true-life adventure documentary but late in the production, it was decided to turn it into a feature film with character dialogue.
• Although set in the wilderness of Botswana, the voice recording was done in a Los Angeles studio.
• Whispers: An Elephant's Tale was one of the last Disney films that Joan Rivers lent her voice to before her death in 2014.

Quotes

• "Survival is the greatest adventure of all. - Groove."
• "Life is a lot like the seasons. It's always changing and there's no stopping it. - Whispers."

Music, Soundtrack

• The film’s soundtrack, composed by William Ross, complements the beautiful landscape and the captivating storyline, providing a vivid atmosphere to the audience.
• The soundtrack includes a mix of African rhythms and orchestral music that manage to create the mood for each scene, be it suspenseful, uplifting, or heartwarming.