Battle on the Great RiverMovie
(1950) · Original: Bataille sur le Grand Fleuve
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★ 6.5
Duration: 33mTMDB: 6.5
FRFrance, Niger
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.
Director: Jean Rouch
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About Battle on the Great River
Battle on the Great River is a 1950 documentary movie directed by Jean Rouch.
The production information lists a runtime of 33m, production credits from France, Niger, an original language code of FR.
The credited cast includes Illo Gaoudel, Damouré Zika. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
