River Niger, Black Mother
Synopsis
River Niger, Black Mother follows the 4184-kilometer-long River Niger from its source in Guinea through Mali, Niger and Benin to Nigeria. A passionate ode to the river, the cultures that have arisen on its shores and its role in African history, accompanied by a lyrical commentary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ola Balogun
- Screenplay & Story
- Ola Balogun
- Original Title
- River Niger, Black Mother
- Country of Origin
- France, Nigeria
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 44m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ola Balogun
Ola Balogun
Jean-Michel Humeau
Barbara Zajdel Doussot
Department Leadership Roster
Ola Balogun
Director
Ola Balogun
Writer
Jean-Michel Humeau
Director of Photography
Barbara Zajdel Doussot
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What is River Niger, Black Mother about?
River Niger, Black Mother follows the 4184-kilometer-long River Niger from its source in Guinea through Mali, Niger and Benin to Nigeria. A passionate ode to the river, the cultures that have arisen on its shores and its role in African history, accompanied by a lyrical commentary.
Who directed River Niger, Black Mother?
River Niger, Black Mother was directed by Ola Balogun.
Who stars in River Niger, Black Mother?
The principal cast of River Niger, Black Mother includes Lamine Konte, Daniel Kamwa.
When was River Niger, Black Mother released and how long is it?
River Niger, Black Mother was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 44m.