Masika (2017)
'Masika' (2017) is a Tamil-language documentary film directed by Matto Barfuss. It chronicles the life of a cheetah mother named Maleika and her six cubs in Kenya's Masai Mara. The film captures three years of the family's daily struggles against predators, hunger, and drought. Barfuss, a conservationist, lived alongside the cheetahs to film intimate moments of hunting, play, and loss. The documentary is notable for its raw, unscripted portrayal of wildlife and the emotional bond between a mother and her young. It received critical acclaim for its cinematography and authentic storytelling. The film was released in select theatres and later made available on streaming platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2017
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A cheetah mother named Maleika must protect and raise her six newborn cubs in the dangerous Masai Mara. She faces lions, hyenas, hunger, and a deadly drought. Her only goal is to teach her cubs to survive before they must leave her forever.
“A mother's love in the wild.”
