Hippopotamus Hunt

Hippopotamus Hunt

45 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1950

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.

Hippopotamus Hunt

45 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1950

Hippopotamus Hunt
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.
Producers
Original title Chasse à l'hippopotame
Directors Jean Rouch
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