
Big Cat Documentary Film: DETHRONED
"When a King falls, his kingdom trembles" – a story that needed to be told
Challenge your perceptions of big cats: For millennia, big cats have been revered, the source of our greatest wonders, and our greatest fears.
Check the quiz below to learn more about the life of big cats and our ever-evolving perceptions of them.
If you want to learn more, read about our award-winning film DETHRONED, or watch the trailer on YouTube.
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This quiz invites you to explore how the relationship between big cats and humans has evolved and challenges your perceptions. Ready for these 9 questions? Answer what fits most, there are no wrong answers.
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1. What is your first thought when you see a big cat in captivity?
2. What is so appealing about interacting with big cats?
3. Is there a difference between a captive facility and a sanctuary?
4. What are some common misconceptions about keeping big cats as pets?
5. How does commercial big cat trade affect wild populations?
6. How is social media affecting our relationship with big cats?
7. Do you think stricter laws are needed to protect big cats?
8. Big cat trade is not a global problem, it only happens in specific countries.
9. How do cultural attitudes towards big cats influence protecting big cats?
Our choices today shape the world of tomorrow
Stand up for big cats and help rewrite their story #Dethroned #BreakTheViciousCycle

DETHRONED synopsis
Big cats have been revered by mankind for millennia, but what has become of the relationship between us in modern day?
Photojournalist Aaron Gekoski has spent his life documenting the interplay of people and planet. Now he’s turning his camera on these icons of the ancients.
From the jungles of Peru and the lion farms of South Africa to exotic pet owners in Pakistan and Southeast Asia’s illegal wildlife trade, DETHRONED is a thoughtful and beautifully crafted investigation into our relationship with big cats.
Ultimately it asks: what becomes of us when we destroy all that is sacred?
Acknowledgements

He is a winner of accolades such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Nature Photographer of the Year and International Photography Awards. Aaron has produced or featured in over 100 short- and long-form documentaries. His films have been acquired by numerous leading broadcasters including Al Jazeera, Smithsonian, Apple TV, Sky, Amazon, and National Geographic. A documentary he produced called, 'Eyes of the Orangutan' was recently up for Best Conservation Film at the prestigious JacksonWild Film Festival, with Aaron nominated for Best On-Screen Talent at Wildscreen. The film is currently being shown on National Geographic.

Will has provided cinematography for a number of independent productions selected for international film festivals between working for broadcast clients including Netflix, BBC and National Geographic.

As Executive Producer in Vienna, she supervises productions such as the Romy Award-winning series 'The Lions Rule' and international science co-productions like 'Star Chasers of Senegal'. After the success of 'Eyes of the Orangutan', 'Dethroned' is now her second project in collaboration with Will Foster-Grundy and Aaron Gekoski. Let's just say, they make a great team.

In her current role, Vanessa oversees the design and delivery of the commercial big cat trade campaign in South Africa and the European trade of Tigers. In addition, Vanessa also heads up the wildlife trade component of the Pandemics and Animal Welfare campaign.
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