Mammoth Hunter (2005)

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Since the ban on elephant hunting, Russia has had a monopoly on the ivory trade. But this ivory comes from mammoths, whose tusks, skeletons and sometimes frozen bodies are regularly found in the frozen ground of Siberia. According to estimates by some scientists, it could contain the remains of several million mammoths! eternal ice. Their goal: to discover the frozen remains of mammoths trapped in the permafrost. Using derisory means, they dig the frozen ground from which they extract bones, teeth, skulls... and above all, precious mammoth tusks. Ivory - the white gold of the tundra - will sell for over $50 a kilo. A total market appears at $2.5 million, with hubs in Moscow and Hong Kong.

Director: Jean Afanassieff
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
Release Date:
Editing: Pascal Torbey, Muriel Breton
Production: ZED, ARTE
Country: France
Language: Français, Pусский
Original Language: fr

Keywords

siberia, documentary, mammouths, traffic ivory, russia society, toundra

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mammoth Hunter about?
Since the ban on elephant hunting, Russia has had a monopoly on the ivory trade. But this ivory comes from mammoths, whose tusks, skeletons and sometimes frozen bodies are regularly found in the frozen ground of Siberia. According to estimates by some scientists, it could contain the remains of several million mammoths! eternal ice. Their goal: to discover the frozen remains of mammoths trapped in the permafrost. Using derisory means, they dig the frozen ground from which they extract bones, teeth, skulls... and above all, precious mammoth tusks. Ivory - the white gold of the tundra - will sell for over $50 a kilo. A total market appears at $2.5 million, with hubs in Moscow and Hong Kong.
Who directed Mammoth Hunter?
Mammoth Hunter was directed by Jean Afanassieff.
How long is Mammoth Hunter?
Mammoth Hunter has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Mammoth Hunter?
Mammoth Hunter is a Documentary film.
Where was Mammoth Hunter produced?
Mammoth Hunter was produced in France.