Batouk (1968)
This uneven and uninspired documentary of Africa is a collection from various stock footage. Female dancers in mod clothes dance on the Eiffel Tower in comparison to the primitive dances of native Africans. A lone runner trains for a marathon, and a few animals are shown in their natural habitat. Commentary and modern jazz and pop music help to make this seem much longer than 66 minutes.
Director: Jean-Jacques Manigot
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: January 31, 1968
Cast
- Judith Jamison - Self
Screenplay
Production: Gaumont
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
africa, poetry, ethnography, panafricanism, aimé césaire
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Batouk about?
- This uneven and uninspired documentary of Africa is a collection from various stock footage. Female dancers in mod clothes dance on the Eiffel Tower in comparison to the primitive dances of native Africans. A lone runner trains for a marathon, and a few animals are shown in their natural habitat. Commentary and modern jazz and pop music help to make this seem much longer than 66 minutes.
- Who directed Batouk?
- Batouk was directed by Jean-Jacques Manigot.
- Who stars in Batouk?
- Batouk stars Judith Jamison.
- What genre is Batouk?
- Batouk is a Documentary film.
- Where was Batouk produced?
- Batouk was produced in France.