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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Jean Rouch Director
First release December 31, 1950 · Produced in France, Niger · Original title Bataille sur le Grand Fleuve
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France · Niger
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Original title
Bataille sur le Grand Fleuve
Original language
French
Spoken on screen
French
Release dates
France · December 31, 1950
Theatrical · Unconfirmed 1950 or 1952 release year.
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January 1, 1952 · Theatrical · Unconfirmed 1950 or 1952 release year.
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