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Tale of the Tides

199850mVictoria Stone,Mark Deeble

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In Africa there is a fable that explains the creation of the tides. When a hyaena challenged a mudskipper to a drinking contest to decide who should own the shore, the god Mungu tilted the earth so the sea flowed inland, and neither could win.

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HyenaNatureFolkloreMudskipper

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What is Tale of the Tides (1998) about?

In Africa there is a fable that explains the creation of the tides. When a hyaena challenged a mudskipper to a drinking contest to decide who should own the shore, the god Mungu tilted the earth so the sea flowed inland, and neither could win.

Who stars in Tale of the Tides?

Tale of the Tides stars Ian Holm (Narrator). The film was directed by Victoria Stone.

How long is Tale of the Tides?

Tale of the Tides has a runtime of 50 min and premiered in 1998.

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