Friend, Well Come! (2002)

Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire, the balafon (xylophone with calabash resonators) is an emblematic musical instrument. Returning to Senufo country 40 years after his first encounter with balafon music in 1958, ethnomusicologist Hugo Zemp recalls memories of this and subsequent visits in the early 60s, before participating in a musical event of startling impact. Six orchestras, playing simultaneously but independently, circle with the dancers around the deceased person, who is swathed in fabric by the men before being buried.

Director: Hugo Zemp
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Friend, Well Come! about?
Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d'Ivoire, the balafon (xylophone with calabash resonators) is an emblematic musical instrument. Returning to Senufo country 40 years after his first encounter with balafon music in 1958, ethnomusicologist Hugo Zemp recalls memories of this and subsequent visits in the early 60s, before participating in a musical event of startling impact. Six orchestras, playing simultaneously but independently, circle with the dancers around the deceased person, who is swathed in fabric by the men before being buried.
Who directed Friend, Well Come!?
Friend, Well Come! was directed by Hugo Zemp.
How long is Friend, Well Come!?
Friend, Well Come! has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Friend, Well Come!?
Friend, Well Come! is a Documentary film.