Mammoth Hunter
Chasseurs de Mammouths
Synopsis
Since the ban on elephant hunting, Russia has had a monopoly on the ivory trade. But this ivory comes from mammoths, whose tusks, skeletons and sometimes frozen bodies are regularly found in the frozen ground of Siberia. According to estimates by some scientists, it could contain the remains of several million mammoths! eternal ice. Their goal: to discover the frozen remains of mammoths trapped in the permafrost. Using derisory means, they dig the frozen ground from which they extract bones, teeth, skulls... and above all, precious mammoth tusks. Ivory - the white gold of the tundra - will sell for over $50 a kilo. A total market appears at $2.5 million, with hubs in Moscow and Hong Kong.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Afanassieff
- Original Title
- Chasseurs de Mammouths
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Russian
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- ZED, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Afanassieff
Pascal Torbey, Muriel Breton
Department Leadership Roster
Pascal Torbey
Editor
Jean Afanassieff
Director
Muriel Breton
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mammoth Hunter
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What is Mammoth Hunter about?
Since the ban on elephant hunting, Russia has had a monopoly on the ivory trade. But this ivory comes from mammoths, whose tusks, skeletons and sometimes frozen bodies are regularly found in the frozen ground of Siberia. According to estimates by some scientists, it could contain the remains of several million mammoths! eternal ice. Their goal: to discover the frozen remains of mammoths trapped in the permafrost. Using derisory means, they dig the frozen ground from which they extract bones, teeth, skulls... and above all, precious mammoth tusks. Ivory - the white gold of the tundra - will sell for over $50 a kilo. A total market appears at $2.5 million, with hubs in Moscow and Hong Kong.
Who directed Mammoth Hunter?
Mammoth Hunter was directed by Jean Afanassieff.
Who stars in Mammoth Hunter?
The principal cast of Mammoth Hunter includes Not specified.
When was Mammoth Hunter released and how long is it?
Mammoth Hunter was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 52m.