Mammoth Hunter
Originally released in 2005. Mammoth Hunter is a documentary film. directed by Jean Afanassieff. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- ZED
- ARTE
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fr...
Who directed Mammoth Hunter?
Mammoth Hunter was directed by Jean Afanassieff.
How long is Mammoth Hunter?
Mammoth Hunter has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Mammoth Hunter released?
Mammoth Hunter was released on May 23, 2005 in theaters.