The Cow Jumped Over the Moon
“Navigating between the deserts of Africa, and the laboratories of NASA, A FILM ABOUT TRADITION AND MODERNITY.”
Synopsis
For the Fulani nomads of West Africa cattle are their life-blood. To make way for rice-farming, they must move their herds seasonally, but this annual migration has been disrupted by years of drought. Traditional routes may or may not yield green pastures and enough water for the people and their cattle to survive the dry season. Enter modern satellite imagery, and with it, the ability to see the entire region and its resources from space. THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON documents the interaction between the tradition-based knowledge of West African nomads and the advanced technological knowledge of the United States, represented by agencies such as NASA and NOAA (the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency). Connected by an extraordinary program that aims to preserve the "old" by using the "new," these radically different sets of information are expressed in contrasting images - from thousands of cows swimming the Niger River to enormous satellite dishes scanning the night skies.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Walker
- Original Title
- The Cow Jumped Over the Moon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Walker
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Walker
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Cow Jumped Over the Moon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cow Jumped Over the Moon
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What is The Cow Jumped Over the Moon about?
For the Fulani nomads of West Africa cattle are their life-blood. To make way for rice-farming, they must move their herds seasonally, but this annual migration has been disrupted by years of drought. Traditional routes may or may not yield green pastures and enough water for the people and their cattle to survive the dry season. Enter modern satellite imagery, and with it, the ability to see the entire region and its resources from space. THE COW JUMPED OVER THE MOON documents the interaction between the tradition-based knowledge of West African nomads and the advanced technological knowledge of the United States, represented by agencies such as NASA and NOAA (the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Agency). Connected by an extraordinary program that aims to preserve the "old" by using the "new," these radically different sets of information are expressed in contrasting images - from thousands of cows swimming the Niger River to enormous satellite dishes scanning the night skies.
Who directed The Cow Jumped Over the Moon?
The Cow Jumped Over the Moon was directed by Christopher Walker.
Who stars in The Cow Jumped Over the Moon?
The principal cast of The Cow Jumped Over the Moon includes Not specified.
When was The Cow Jumped Over the Moon released and how long is it?
The Cow Jumped Over the Moon was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 52m.