The Flood Drummers (2003)
Based on the play by Hélène Cixous, filmed in 2002, Tambours sur la Digue is a story written by Hélène Cixous based on an ancient Asian fable about who shall be saved during a flood and presented by live actors as puppets and puppeteers, evoking the theatrical traditions of Japanese Noh and bunraku.
Director: Ariane Mnouchkine
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 137 min
Release Date: February 13, 2003
Cast
- Nicolas Sotnikoff - Le Devin, He Tao, Le fleuve, Un garde
- Renata Ramos Maza - Duan, La mère du Chancelier, La femme de l'architecte
- Juliana Carneiro da Cunha - Le seigneur Kang, Madame Li
- Duccio Bellugi-Vannuccini - Le Chancelier
- Sava Lolov - Le Seigneur Hun, Wang Po, L'Architecte
- Myriam Azencot - Le Grand Intendant, Le Moine
- Serge Nicolaï - Tshumi
- Serge Nicolaï - L'Architecte
- Jacques Martial - L'Architecte (1ére partie)
Screenplay
- Hélène Cixous
- Ariane Mnouchkine (Screenplay)
Music: Jean-Jacques Lemêtre
Editing: Catherine Vilpoux
Production: Le Théâtre du Soleil, BelAir Media, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
bunraku, flood, woman director
More Films by Director: Ariane Mnouchkine
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Flood Drummers about?
- Based on the play by Hélène Cixous, filmed in 2002, Tambours sur la Digue is a story written by Hélène Cixous based on an ancient Asian fable about who shall be saved during a flood and presented by live actors as puppets and puppeteers, evoking the theatrical traditions of Japanese Noh and bunraku.
- Who directed The Flood Drummers?
- The Flood Drummers was directed by Ariane Mnouchkine.
- Who stars in The Flood Drummers?
- The Flood Drummers stars Nicolas Sotnikoff, Renata Ramos Maza, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Duccio Bellugi-Vannuccini, Sava Lolov, Myriam Azencot.
- How long is The Flood Drummers?
- The Flood Drummers has a runtime of 2h 17m (137 minutes).
- What genre is The Flood Drummers?
- The Flood Drummers is a Drama film.
- Where was The Flood Drummers produced?
- The Flood Drummers was produced in France.