The World According to Tippi (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, The World According to Tippi is a documentary film directed by Christian Crye, running about 54 minutes.

What it’s about. Tippi is no ordinary child. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. 'I speak to them with my mind, or through my eyes, my heart or my soul, and I see that they understand and answer me.' Tippi is the daughter of French filmmakers and wildlife photographers, Alain Degre and Sylvie Robert, who have captured her on film with some of Africa's most beautiful and dangerous animals. Tippi shares her thoughts and wisdom on Africa, its people and the animals she has come to know and love. Often her wisdom is beyond her years, and her innocence and obvious rapport with the animals is both fascinating and charming.

Who’s in it. The World According to Tippi stars Tippi Degré as herself.

How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The World According to Tippi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The World According to Tippi page.

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