Playing with Scorpions
Originally released in 1972. Playing with Scorpions is a documentary film. directed by John Marshall. At just 5 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Between 1950 and 1958, John Marshall made four expeditions to film the Ju/'hoansi (a group of !Kung Bushmen) of the Nyae Nyae region of Namibia (then South West Africa). During this time, Marshall shot over 300,000 feet of 16mm film (157 hours). He later produced a total of 23 films exclusively from this footage. In this short film, children tempt fate by playing with scorpions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1972
53 years ago
Runtime
0h 5m
5 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Namibia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing with Scorpions about?
Between 1950 and 1958, John Marshall made four expeditions to film the Ju/'hoansi (a group of !Kung Bushmen) of the Nyae Nyae region of Namibia (then South West Africa). During this time, Marshall ...
Who directed Playing with Scorpions?
Playing with Scorpions was directed by John Marshall.
How long is Playing with Scorpions?
Playing with Scorpions has a runtime of 0 hours and 5 minutes (5 minutes total).
When was Playing with Scorpions released?
Playing with Scorpions was released on June 6, 1972 in theaters.