The Last Feast of the Crocodiles
1996 · 60 MIN · IMDB 8.8 · 85 VOTES
Overview
In the daily struggle for survival, terrible thirst drives wildlife to water...even when the water is just inches away from the jaws of a crocodile. During one harsh season, a punishing drought draws some of Africa's most magnificent creatures to the shrinking pools of the Luvuvhu River. Its dwindling waters provide relief for baboons, impala, elephants, lions, water birds and bee-eaters - but also a refuge for scores of hungry crocodiles. Amidst the stunning scenes of nature at its harshest, strange things happen. A baby crocodile basks on top of a hippopotamus. Baboons attack a crocodile that has taken a youngster from the troop. Crocodiles harass a heron and steal its hard-won catch. And hippos calmly wade into the middle of a crocodile feeding frenzy. But the power of nature and her relentless drought may prove greater than even that of the most fearsome beasts. This cruel season may turn out to be the LAST FEAST OF THE CROCODILES.
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00:00:13 This is the story of a pool and the animals that cannot live without it.
00:02:56 and where land and river meet there exists a rich concentration of animals.
00:04:31 drink safely, and these unpredictable giants
00:06:12 the fringe of the pool becomes prime real estate.
00:07:54 But it's all just part of the price for a good waterfront site.
00:10:21 Sometimes these waterbirds appear to live a charmed life
00:12:16 Hippos are strictly vegetarians.
00:14:07 To cool off, every afternoon
00:16:35 inspires the crocodiles with a keen and almost sporting enthusiasm.
00:19:34 The sand is so hot... it's a wonder she doesn't fly down.
00:22:23 In an instant both croc and fawn vanish into the pool...
00:25:27 His peace is shattered by a familiar cry of outrage.
00:28:29 These great artist of violence are obliged to hold a kindly pose
00:30:31 Now it's covered with stinking mud.
00:33:16 to release the newly hatched babies
00:34:52 But no one knows why they attend these terrible feasts.
00:36:56 and she drifts back on top the secure slumbers of the strong.
00:38:46 But the baboons can see that another croc has her baby.
00:41:30 Even mothers with small babies do not escape the brutal bullying.
00:43:41 as much about male dominance as ownership of a carcass.
00:46:14 She has escaped with muddy legs... a sore face and
00:48:48 Only one old crocodile is left.
00:50:28 And in the surrounding bush, where they had sheltered from the sun
00:51:59 and the great cycle of life and renewal will begin again.