The Mad Masters

The Mad Masters

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1955-08-24

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.

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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.

Released

1955-08-24

Runtime

28

Director

Jean Rouch

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

Français

Production

Les Films de la Pléiade

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    Jean Rouch

    Jean Rouch