Battle on the Great River

Overview

After an unsuccessful attempt in 1946 to film a traditional bangaoui (hippopotamus hunt) on the Niger River, Jean Rouch returns several years later to document the ritual in full. The film records the ceremonial preparations, spiritual practices, and seasonal hunt conducted by Sorko fishermen, situating the event within its cultural and ritual context rather than as spectacle.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 31, 1950

Original language

French

Spoken languages

French

Countries

France, Niger

Cast

Illo Gaoudel,Damouré Zika

Director

Jean Rouch

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0209931