The Lion Hunters
(Movies) WhenFrom January 28, 2018 <m>(Sunday)m>To January 29, 2018 <m>(Monday)m> WhereFilm Forum
209 West Houston St.
New York City, New York 10014 (US)
Phone: 212-727-8110
Website: https://filmforum.org/film/the-lion-hunters-rouch-film
Event Details
1967, 77 minutes, Directed by Jean Rouch
Sunday, January 28th at 3:20pm
Monday, January 29th at 5:40pm
Menaced by a lion nicknamed the American, Fulani cattle herders bring in specialists, the gow hunters of the Songhay. Rouch filmed their elaborate preparatory rituals, fashioning bows, arrows, and poisons from scratch-all accompanied by dances and rituals-over seven years.