Eternal Enemies: Lions and Hyenas

"National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas."

1992 1h 0m EN

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★9.0TMDB · 4

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Synopsis

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Trek into the hidden battlefields of northern Botswana where lions and spotted hyenas clash in overlapping territories. With never-before-seen footage, much of it filmed at night, you'll uncover an intense and vicious blood feud that has been waged for millennia. Follow the Southern Clan, led by a powerful hyena matriarch whose firstborn female cub kills her sister at birth to assure her succession as leader of the clan. Lurk in the shadows as a lioness from the Central Pride gives birth to three cubs and then encounters a deadly Egyptian cobra. You'll be stunned by breathtaking chase scenes as the hyena matriarch is brutally killed by a male lion, throwing the clan into chaos. Discover nature's savage conflicts in this ancient rivalry.

“National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Dereck Joubert
Writers: Dereck Joubert
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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34 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Dereck Joubert, shot by Dereck Joubert. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Barry Nye shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0955705 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Dereck Joubert directs. Dereck Joubert behind the camera. Barry Nye cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 60-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
234 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Dereck Joubert, shot by Dereck Joubert. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Barry Nye shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Marketing tagline: "National Geographic goes to Botswana to examine the struggle for survival between lions and hyenas.".
7IMDB entry: tt0955705 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.