Battle on the Great River

In 1946 ethnographic researcher Rouch had attempted to film a "Bangaoui," a hippopotamus hunt along the river Niger, but the results were unsatisfactory.Five years later, he returns and makes the extra effort to get it right this time.

Release Date

December 31, 1950

Status

Released

Original Title

Bataille sur le Grand Fleuve

Runtime

33min

Budget

Revenue

Language

French

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