Lion Hunting (1908)

Two hunters set out on safari with their African guide. They observe zebras, an ostrich, and a hippopotamus, capture a monkey, and camp for the night. After a lion kills their goat and horse, they shoot it by the water’s edge and later kill a second. The animals are skinned, and the hunters relax with cigarettes beside their trophies. (Note: Produced by Nordisk Film in 1907, Løvejagten gained notoriety because founder Ole Olsen purchased lions from Copenhagen Zoo, released them on an island, and filmed their killing. Supplemented with zoo footage to simulate Africa, the film caused public outrage yet drew huge audiences, establishing Nordisk’s reputation worldwide.)

Director: Viggo Larsen
Genre: Adventure, Documentary, Crime
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Axel Graatkjær
Production: Nordisk Film Denmark
Country: Denmark
Language: No Language
Original Language: da

Themes

Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wildlife: The King of the Jungle, Savanna Wildlife: World of Kings

Keywords

africa, lion, hunting

Trailer

Lion Hunting Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lion Hunting about?
Two hunters set out on safari with their African guide. They observe zebras, an ostrich, and a hippopotamus, capture a monkey, and camp for the night. After a lion kills their goat and horse, they shoot it by the water’s edge and later kill a second. The animals are skinned, and the hunters relax with cigarettes beside their trophies. (Note: Produced by Nordisk Film in 1907, Løvejagten gained notoriety because founder Ole Olsen purchased lions from Copenhagen Zoo, released them on an island, and filmed their killing. Supplemented with zoo footage to simulate Africa, the film caused public outrage yet drew huge audiences, establishing Nordisk’s reputation worldwide.)
Who directed Lion Hunting?
Lion Hunting was directed by Viggo Larsen.
Who stars in Lion Hunting?
Lion Hunting stars Viggo Larsen, Knud Lumbye, William Thomsen, Axel Graatkjær.
How long is Lion Hunting?
Lion Hunting has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is Lion Hunting?
Lion Hunting is a Adventure, Documentary, Crime film.
Where was Lion Hunting produced?
Lion Hunting was produced in Denmark.
What are the themes of Lion Hunting?
The themes of Lion Hunting include: Safari Expedition and Wild Beasts, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife, Wildlife: The King of the Jungle, Savanna Wildlife: World of Kings.