Hippo Hell
Synopsis
The dry season is always a struggle for the animals in the in the Luangwa Valley in Zambia - forced to share the last remaining water in the river. This is most strongly felt by the hippo population as they continually need to submerge their overheating bodies. This year the low river will be the least of their worries: An unseen killer is waiting to attack. The congested river and extreme circumstances provide the perfect conditions for an Anthrax epidemic to strike. Before the return of the rains the dominant hippo bull will witness the devastation of a fifth of his pod. This season a young mother and her calf and two brothers must negotiate these terrible odds and try to survive this...Hippo Hell.
Release History & Theatrical Window
01/12/2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Hippo Hell
- Release Date
- 01/12/2007
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
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What is Hippo Hell about?
The dry season is always a struggle for the animals in the in the Luangwa Valley in Zambia - forced to share the last remaining water in the river. This is most strongly felt by the hippo population as they continually need to submerge their overheating bodies. This year the low river will be the least of their worries: An unseen killer is waiting to attack. The congested river and extreme circumstances provide the perfect conditions for an Anthrax epidemic to strike. Before the return of the rains the dominant hippo bull will witness the devastation of a fifth of his pod. This season a young mother and her calf and two brothers must negotiate these terrible odds and try to survive this...Hippo Hell.
Who directed Hippo Hell?
Hippo Hell was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Hippo Hell?
The principal cast of Hippo Hell includes Not specified.
When was Hippo Hell released and how long is it?
Hippo Hell was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 50m.