
Rivers of Sand
The people portrayed in this film are called Hamar. They dwell in the thorny scrubland of southwestern Ethiopia, about one hundred miles north of Lake Rudolph, Africa's great inland sea. They are isolated by some distant choice that now limits their movement and defines their condition. At least until recently, it has resulted in their retaining a highly traditional way of life. Hamar women eagerly accept their ritual whipping when boys come of age. Part of that tradition was the open, even flamboyant, observance of male supremacy. In their isolation, they seemed to have refined this not uncommon principle of social organization into a remarkably pure state. Hamar men are masters and their women are slaves. The film tries to disclose the effect on mood and behavior of lives governed by the idea of sexual inequality.
TMDB
7.0/10
3 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- English
Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical30 Oct 1974
Frequently asked questions
- When was Rivers of Sand released?
- Rivers of Sand was released on 30 October 1974.
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- What is the rating of Rivers of Sand?
- Rivers of Sand holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 3 votes.
- Who directed Rivers of Sand?
- Rivers of Sand (1974) was directed by Robert Gardner.
- How long is Rivers of Sand?
- Rivers of Sand runs for 1h 23m.












