Elephant Food is for the Strongest Teeth

In Kano City, Northern Nigeria, crowds gather to watch local heroes face off in the ancient Hausa martial art of Dambe. Part battle, part dance, part live mythology, it’s a cultural tradition that has survived and thrived in the region, despite invasion, famine, British colonialism and attacks by Boko Haram. In Dambe’s lightning-fast bouts, against a hypnotic soundtrack of live drumming and improvised praise songs, conflicts erupt, rivalries are formed and legends are made.

WINNER 2022 'Best Documentary Short'

WINNER Jury Award Sportfilm Liberic

Camerimage  2021 Documentary Special Screening

Cinematographer

Pundersons Gardens