Léon G. Damas (1995)
Léon G. Damas (1912–1978) was the first poet to “live Négritude”, according to the Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist Léopold Sédar Senghor. Cosmopolitan and always in transit, his writing is a chorus of melodies and imagery imbued with angst and melancholy and strongly influenced by jazz and blues. Punctuated by images of the landscapes of French Guiana and the voice of the artist, the film exemplifies the poetic documentary form to which Maldoror frequently returned.
Director: Sarah Maldoror
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: May 2, 1995
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Pierre Bouchacourt
Editing: Catherine Bachollet
Production: Matouba Film, Conseil Regional de Guyane
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Sarah Maldoror
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Léon G. Damas about?
- Léon G. Damas (1912–1978) was the first poet to “live Négritude”, according to the Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist Léopold Sédar Senghor. Cosmopolitan and always in transit, his writing is a chorus of melodies and imagery imbued with angst and melancholy and strongly influenced by jazz and blues. Punctuated by images of the landscapes of French Guiana and the voice of the artist, the film exemplifies the poetic documentary form to which Maldoror frequently returned.
- Who directed Léon G. Damas?
- Léon G. Damas was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
- Who stars in Léon G. Damas?
- Léon G. Damas stars Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Georges Othily, Idriss Makward, Léon-Gontran Damas, Mariann Mathéus.
- How long is Léon G. Damas?
- Léon G. Damas has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Léon G. Damas?
- Léon G. Damas is a Documentary film.
- Where was Léon G. Damas produced?
- Léon G. Damas was produced in France.