Mamody, the last baobab digger OTT release date – Set in Madagascar, it aims to educate people on sustainable measures to fight drought with water reservoirs.
Mamody, the last baobab digger OTT, credits: Cyrille Cornu
Tue 16-04-2024 16:21
Mamody, the last baobab digger
Last Updated: 07.07 PM, Apr 16, 2024
The streaming platform Docubay is bringing new and insightful documentaries to take you on a wild ride through nature. The newest addition is Mamody, the last baobab digger. Set in Madagascar, it aims to educate people on sustainable measures to fight drought with water reservoirs. Read on to know more about this hard-hitting documentary by explorer and scientist Cyrille Cornu, which will soon be available to stream on Docubay. You can stream it on OTTplay Premium as well.
Name of series | Mamody, the last baobab digger. |
Streaming Platform | Docubay |
Streaming date | April 21 |
Genre | Documentary |
Language | English |
Cyrille Cornu directs Mamody, the last baobab digger documentary, as he delves into the fascinating lives of the inhabitants of the dry and arid Madagascar. The limited docuseries will premiere on April 21 on the streaming platform and also on OTTplay Premium.
The insightful documentary strives to bring attention to how the Mamody inhabitants carve water reservoirs in the giant baobab trees to survive the challenging droughts of Madagascar. Watch the gripping trailer here:
The filmmaker adds depth to this documentary with his in-depth research about the tall baobabs (trees) of Madagascar. He delves deep into the remote forests of Madagascar and the life-saving giants called Baobabs, which serve as the inspiration for this documentary.
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The docufilm is set in the arid Mahafaly plateau of southwest Madagascar and traces the lives of a primitive population called Mamody. This generation practices an ancient technique of water conservation by carving out magnificent baobab trees to create life-sustaining water reservoirs by using hollow parts as a water tank. When rain is scarce and the condition of the drought worsens, Mamody's knowledge bridges the gap between the village's past and its dubious future.
Watch the intriguing trailer here:
Mamody, the last baobab digger, paints a vivid picture of the challenging living conditions in Madagascar. The place witnesses rain only a few times a year and poses a threat to the inhabitants as they struggle for survival. It transports you to the bizarre Ampotaka village, where the locals have devised an ingenious way to preserve water.
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