The Mad Masters (1955)
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.
Director: Jean Rouch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: August 24, 1955
Cast
- Jean Rouch - Narrator
Editing: Suzanne Baron
Production: Les Films de la Pléiade
Country: France, Ghana
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Mad Masters about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Mad Masters?
- The Mad Masters was directed by Jean Rouch.
- Who stars in The Mad Masters?
- The Mad Masters stars Jean Rouch.
- How long is The Mad Masters?
- The Mad Masters has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is The Mad Masters?
- The Mad Masters is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Mad Masters produced?
- The Mad Masters was produced in France, Ghana.