Documentary · France · 1968 0

Batouk

Synopsis

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.

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Jean-Jacques Manigot directed Batouk. Explore their complete filmography and the collaborators who shaped their vision.

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