Expedition Niger – Real Africa

by Roberto Fischer
  • 2020 HIPPOtv GmbH
  • 2020 HIPPOtv GmbH
  • 2020 HIPPOtv GmbH

    Synopsis

    It is one of the most unknown and poorest countries in the world, and yet full of wealth: Niger. Rich because of the smiles of its people, the vastness of its deserts and the mysticism of its peoples. The film accompanies one of the rare expeditions through Niger. Protected from raids and kidnappings by a military convoy, we encounter two of the last nomadic tribes: the Woodabe and the Tuareg. The first part of the documentary takes us from the capital Niamey to the Woodabe tribe, their school for nomadic children in Abulbal and the courtship dances of the Guérewol. The second part of the documentary takes us to Agadez - the gateway to the desert - through the Aïr Mountains and the Ténéré desert, and finally to the Tuareg festival in Iférouane. Niger: The Real Africa.

    Festivals

    2020
    Calcutta Film Festival
    Global Non Violent Film Festival Canada - Best Geographical Anthropological Subject
    Latitude Film Awards London – Platinum Award
    L ´Age d´Or International Arthouse Film Festival - Outstanding Achievement Award
    Winner - NYCA New York Cinematography Award
    Winner - Oniros Film Awards - GRAND JURY AWARD
    Overcome Film Festival - BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE DOCUMENTARY FILM
    Winner - Tagore International Film Festival
    Winner - World Film Carnival - Singapore
    Winner - Twilight Tokyo Film Festival

    Cast and Crew

    Director

    Roberto Fischer

    Producer

    Roberto Fischer