Country
France
Date
Aug 24, 1955
28min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The subject of the film was the Hauka movement. The Hauka movement consisted of mimicry and dancing to become possessed by French Colonial administrators. The participants performed the same elaborate military ceremonies of their colonial occupiers, but in more of a trance than true recreation.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Dettaglio | Valore |
|---|---|
| Titolo originale | Les Maîtres fous |
| Lingua originale | Français (FR) |
| Lingue parlate | Français |
| Paesi di produzione | France, Ghana |
| Stato | Released |
| Compagnie di produzione | Les Films de la Pléiade |
| Data di uscita | 24 agosto 1955 |
| Editors | Suzanne Baron |
| Cinematography | Jean Rouch |
| Asst. Directors | Jean Rouch |
| Composer | Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia |
| Sound | Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia |
Release dates
Theatrical release
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