Batouk(1968)
Batouk Synopsis
This uneven and uninspired documentary of Africa is a collection from various stock footage. Female dancers in mod clothes dance on the Eiffel Tower in comparison to the primitive dances of native Africans. A lone runner trains for a marathon, and a few animals are shown in their natural habitat. Commentary and modern jazz and pop music help to make this seem much longer than 66 minutes.
Batouk (1968) is a documentary film directed by Jean-Jacques Manigot, released on January 31, 1968. It stars Judith Jamison. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Jacques Manigot
- Writers:
- Léopold Sédar Senghor, Carlos Páez Vilaró, Aimé Césaire
- Production:
- Gaumont
- Status:
- Released
Batouk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Jacques Manigot, written by Léopold Sédar Senghor, Carlos Páez Vilaró and Aimé Césaire.
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Batouk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Who stars in Batouk?
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The main cast of Batouk (1968) includes Judith Jamison. The film was directed by Jean-Jacques Manigot. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Batouk was released on January 31, 1968.
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Batouk (1968) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.