At the heart of the jungle

The Congo Basin rainforest, renowned for its lush biodiversity, stands as a vital ecological treasure. Within its depths reside its true guardians: elephants and gorillas. Their destinies, intricately tied to the local communities that inhabit this forest, highlight a significant challenge of the 21st century: coexistence.

"At the Heart of the Jungle" is a wildlife documentary produced by WWF France, crafted by writer and director Hugo Hebbe and narrated by Laetitia Casta.

Photographer and director Hugo Hebbe specializes in creating immersive works focused on the natural world, merging cinematic storytelling with intimate wildlife imagery. Through expeditions to some of the planet’s most remote ecosystems, his work aims to reconnect audiences with nature and illuminate the delicate relationship between humans and wildlife.

As a director for WWF France, Hebbe has written and directed documentaries such as "Rorqual" and "At the Heart of the Jungle," which address endangered species and the conservation challenges our planet faces. His images and films have reached millions of viewers online and have been internationally acclaimed for their artistic and environmental contributions.