Tale of the Tides (1998)
In Africa there is a fable that explains the creation of the tides. When a hyaena challenged a mudskipper to a drinking contest to decide who should own the shore, the god Mungu tilted the earth so the sea flowed inland, and neither could win.
Director: Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 30, 1998
Cast
- Ian Holm - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Guy Michelmore
Editing: Howard Marshall
Production: Granada Wild, Survival Anglia Ltd
Country: United Kingdom
Original Language: en
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World
Keywords
hyena, nature, folklore, mudskipper
More Films by Director: Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tale of the Tides about?
- In Africa there is a fable that explains the creation of the tides. When a hyaena challenged a mudskipper to a drinking contest to decide who should own the shore, the god Mungu tilted the earth so the sea flowed inland, and neither could win.
- Who directed Tale of the Tides?
- Tale of the Tides was directed by Mark Deeble, Victoria Stone.
- Who stars in Tale of the Tides?
- Tale of the Tides stars Ian Holm.
- How long is Tale of the Tides?
- Tale of the Tides has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Tale of the Tides?
- Tale of the Tides is a Documentary film.
- Where was Tale of the Tides produced?
- Tale of the Tides was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of Tale of the Tides?
- The themes of Tale of the Tides include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World.