The River Used to Be a Man
Watch TrailerA young German travels in Botswana. On the banks of a river, he meets an old fisherman who takes him deep into the wilderness in his wooden boat. The next morning, he finds himself alone in a seemingly endless river delta. After days of wandering, he arrives in a village far from civilisation, but his odyssey never ends. More and more, he loses control in the impassability of a foreign culture.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Der Fluss war einst ein Mensch |
| Year | 2012 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Jan Zabeil |
| Runtime | 80 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (5 votes) |
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The River Used to Be a Man has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2012 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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