Funeral Festivities (2001)
Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire, the balafon (xylophone with calabash resonators) is an emblematic musical instrument. This film shows balafon orchestras playing in five villages during the two principal days of funeral festivities, celebrations that include the most important rites, ceremonies and rejoicings in the life of the Senufo. During dialogues with Sikaman, a young musician who acted as research assistant for this film series, the master balafonist Nahoua gives the key to understanding how this marvelous music comes into being, and what it means.
Director: Hugo Zemp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Funeral Festivities about?
- Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire, the balafon (xylophone with calabash resonators) is an emblematic musical instrument. This film shows balafon orchestras playing in five villages during the two principal days of funeral festivities, celebrations that include the most important rites, ceremonies and rejoicings in the life of the Senufo. During dialogues with Sikaman, a young musician who acted as research assistant for this film series, the master balafonist Nahoua gives the key to understanding how this marvelous music comes into being, and what it means.
- Who directed Funeral Festivities?
- Funeral Festivities was directed by Hugo Zemp.
- How long is Funeral Festivities?
- Funeral Festivities has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Funeral Festivities?
- Funeral Festivities is a Documentary film.