The River Used to Be a Man (2012)

The River Used to Be a Man (2012) poster

A young German travels in Botswana. On the banks of a river, he meets an old fisherman who takes him deep into the wilderness in his wooden boat. The next morning, he finds himself alone in a seemingly endless river delta. After days of wandering, he arrives in a village far from civilisation, but his odyssey never ends. More and more, he loses control in the impassability of a foreign culture.

Director: Jan Zabeil
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
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Editing: Florian Miosge
Production: Rohfilm, SWR
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: de

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The River Used to Be a Man about?
A young German travels in Botswana. On the banks of a river, he meets an old fisherman who takes him deep into the wilderness in his wooden boat. The next morning, he finds himself alone in a seemingly endless river delta. After days of wandering, he arrives in a village far from civilisation, but his odyssey never ends. More and more, he loses control in the impassability of a foreign culture.
Who directed The River Used to Be a Man?
The River Used to Be a Man was directed by Jan Zabeil.
Who stars in The River Used to Be a Man?
The River Used to Be a Man stars Alexander Fehling, Obusentswe Dreamar Manyim, Nx'apa Motswai, Sariqo Sakega, Babotsa Sax'twee.
How long is The River Used to Be a Man?
The River Used to Be a Man has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is The River Used to Be a Man?
The River Used to Be a Man is a Drama film.
Where was The River Used to Be a Man produced?
The River Used to Be a Man was produced in Germany.