Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths (2018)
From London to Paris, Marseille to finish in Dakar, we start looking for various African neighborhood in order to film various types and techniques of hairdressing: braided braids, flat braids, plaited braids, weaving, straightening, Afro ... Throught Meetings and conversations with people and hairdressers, we question the importance of treatment and maintenance of hair in African cultures. Through the stories of Romy, Cyn, Kami and Louise we follow the evolution of their hair which finally turns out to be more political than aesthetic.
Director: Adèle Albrespy, Johanna Makabi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: March 3, 2018
Editing: Adèle Albrespy, Johanna Makabi
Country: France, Senegal
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths about?
- From London to Paris, Marseille to finish in Dakar, we start looking for various African neighborhood in order to film various types and techniques of hairdressing: braided braids, flat braids, plaited braids, weaving, straightening, Afro ... Throught Meetings and conversations with people and hairdressers, we question the importance of treatment and maintenance of hair in African cultures. Through the stories of Romy, Cyn, Kami and Louise we follow the evolution of their hair which finally turns out to be more political than aesthetic.
- Who directed Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths?
- Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths was directed by Adèle Albrespy, Johanna Makabi.
- How long is Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths?
- Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths?
- Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths is a Documentary film.
- Where was Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths produced?
- Meduse, Afro Hair and Other Myths was produced in France, Senegal.