How can we fix the environmental crisis if we ignore its colonial roots?
That question has haunted me—and it’s what led me to create The Elephants, a documentary I’ve been working on over the past three years.
When I first began pitching this topic—on social media and in environmental forums in Paris—most people didn’t want to believe that the environmental crisis had colonial roots.
So I thought: Let’s make a documentary that explains it all.
The Elephants documentary is designed to open up debate—at climate and environmental conferences, in classrooms, and across environmental movements. Naming the colonial elephants in the room has the potential to shift the solutions.
I don’t claim to hold the ultimate truth—there isn’t just one. But with this project, my goal is to challenge the dominant environmental narrative and bring forward alternative discourses that rarely make it into public debate.
So far, I’ve self-funded and completed the first version of the documentary. It was made independently, with a DIY spirit, limited resources—but with a lot of heart and determination.
Now, I’m aiming to raise funds to improve the film’s quality and bring it up to the professional standards required by major sustainability events. These funds will help me enhance the documentary artistically and narratively, strengthen its impact, and reach wider audiences. You can find a full breakdown of the budget at the end of this page.
My immediate goal is to raise €10,000, ideally, before July 31, 2026 to cover expenses—such as licensing music and footage, hiring freelancers for technical improvements, and all operating costs related to the activity.
I’m deeply grateful for any support you can give. Every contribution—no matter the size—truly makes a difference.
Thank you so much to everyone helping bring this project to life 💚.
With gratitude,
Lamiaa
