Battle on the Great River poster

Battle on the Great River

6.5(4)195033m1

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.

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Released
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Language
French
  • hippopotamus
  • hunting
  • west africa
  • short film

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Jean Rouch

Produced in

France, Niger

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  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalUnconfirmed 1950 or 1952 release year.31 Dec 1950
    • TheatricalUnconfirmed 1950 or 1952 release year.1 Jan 1952

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Battle on the Great River was released on 31 December 1950.

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