Hamloul

Jan 23, 2024

0h 9m

★ 0.0

Overview

Hamloul is a young race camel forced to retire early due to an injury. Linda Krockenberger, his keeper, is working on raising his confidence again. During a journey across Dubai desert, we’ll discover Hamloul’s unique personality and the deep bond they have developed.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Image Nation Abu Dhabi

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Cast

Self

Linda Krockenberger

Self

Hamloul

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