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Tarzan - Wo die Datteln rappeln
The hero of this play, Liane Jokkemöller, runs a Cologne travel agency that specialises in adventure travels: her desk is sitting on elephant legs, the walls are papered with zebra stripes. The dernier cri are weekend safaris to Africa, including a photo-op with Tarzan and Jane. Gerhard and Christel Pfuscher, sexshop-owners from Bergheim, splash out and spend a small fortune on it. But then there is word of the jungle heroes getting run over by a herd of elephants, and the travel agency owner is in a fix. With her husband Harald, zookeeper in the monkey house, she travels to Africa to don the leopard fur herself for once. But at first, Liane must help Harald in return by riding the killer whale in the zoo’s aquarium. Finally, in the jungle, things are going crazy. Starzahn has to decide between two women, for cleaning lady Eloise Pütz is also in on it. A haunting of the jungle ghost, a frenzy of the instincts.
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Plot Summary
This animated adaptation follows the classic tale of Tarzan, a boy raised by apes in the African jungle. He navigates the wild, learns about his human origins, and encounters both danger and friendship. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash between civilization and nature.
Critical Reception
This German animated production is generally seen as a simple, family-friendly retelling of the Tarzan story. While not reaching the critical acclaim of major Disney productions, it provided an accessible version for younger audiences. Its reception was largely positive among its target demographic, though it received less attention from mainstream critics.
What Reviewers Say
A straightforward and colorful animated adventure.
Captures the essence of the Tarzan legend for a young audience.
Decent voice acting and animation for its time and budget.
Google audience: Audience feedback for this specific German title is scarce, but similar animated adaptations of Tarzan are often appreciated for their accessibility and faithfulness to the core story, appealing to families looking for a classic adventure.
Fun Fact
The German title "Wo die Datteln rappeln" translates roughly to "Where the Dates Rumble," adding a playful and unique nuance to the familiar Tarzan narrative.
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