Niger Movies

  • 1964
    L'Afrique et la recherche scientifique

    L'Afrique et la recherche scientifique

    L'Afrique et la recherche scientifique

    01964HD

    This documentary offers an overview of French scientific research in Africa French scientific research in Africa: hydrology, botany, biology oil...

    L'Afrique et la recherche scientifique
  • 1968
    Yenendi de Ganghel (Rain Dance at Ganghel)

    Yenendi de Ganghel (Rain Dance at Ganghel)

    Yenendi de Ganghel (Rain Dance at Ganghel)

    01968HD

    Lightning struck the hut of a Fulani shepherd near a village of settled fishermen, Ganghel, in Niger. A yenendi, a purification ceremony to obtain...

    Yenendi de Ganghel (Rain Dance at Ganghel)
  • 1962
    Hampi

    Hampi

    Hampi

    01962HD

    A ritual vase, the hampi, is placed in the center of the Musée de plein air de la République du Niger in Niamey, during a ritual...

    Hampi
  • 1962
    Niger Festivals: December 1961 - Niger Independence Days

    Niger Festivals: December 1961 - Niger Independence Days

    Niger Festivals: December 1961 - Niger Independence Days

    01962HD

    Commemorative celebrations of the independence of the Republic of Niger filmed in December 1961 and 1962.

    Niger Festivals: December 1961 - Niger Independence Days
  • 2023
    Expedition Niger: Real Africa

    Expedition Niger: Real Africa

    Expedition Niger: Real Africa

    02023HD

    Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world and is also plagued by numerous terrorist organizations that repeatedly kidnap people. Accompanied...

    Expedition Niger: Real Africa
  • 1982
    Atilogivu: The Story of a Wrestling Match

    Atilogivu: The Story of a Wrestling Match

    Atilogivu: The Story of a Wrestling Match

    01982HD

    While no wrestling is actually depicted, Atilogivu: The Story of a Wrestling Match documents gymnastic dancing to drum and flute music of the Ibu...

    Atilogivu: The Story of a Wrestling Match
  • 1949
    Circumcision

    Circumcision

    Circumcision

    3.51949HD

    Rites and operation of the circumcision of thirty Songhai children on the Niger. Material of this film has been used to make "Les Fils de l'Eau".

    Circumcision
  • 1972
    Horendi

    Horendi

    Horendi

    8.81972HD

    The title of this film translates literally as 'to put on a hori,' a hori being the Songhay term for ceremony of festival. Here it is used to refer...

    Horendi
  • 1974
    Pam Kuso Kar (Breaking Pam's Vases)

    Pam Kuso Kar (Breaking Pam's Vases)

    Pam Kuso Kar (Breaking Pam's Vases)

    01974HD

    In February 1974, Pam Sambo Zima, the oldest of the priests of possession in Niamey, Niger, died at the age of seventy-plus years. In his backyard,...

    Pam Kuso Kar (Breaking Pam's Vases)
  • 2006
    Photo Souvenir

    Photo Souvenir

    Photo Souvenir

    02006HD

    At a dusty crossroads in the desert city of Niamey, Niger, a crippled beggar is sitting in his wheelchair. He is Philippe Koudjina, who was once a...

    Photo Souvenir
  • 1971
    Drums from the Past

    Drums from the Past

    Drums from the Past

    5.81971HD

    "Tourou et Bitti", an eight minute documentary concerning a ritual in Niger, is yet another example of Rouch's excellence in creating documentaries...

    Drums from the Past
  • 1975
    Zomo et ses frères

    Zomo et ses frères

    Zomo et ses frères

    01975HD

    A portrait of Zomo, the second of Damouré Zika’s many children. Employed at the zoo of the National Museum of Niger in Niamey, he offers...

    Zomo et ses frères