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.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Jean Rouch
Crew: Jean Rouch (Director), Jean Rouch (Cinematography), Damouré Zika (Sound Recordist), Lam Ibrahim Dia (Sound Recordist), Suzanne Baron (Editor)
Country: France
Language: Français
Studio: Les Films de la Pléiade
Runtime: 28 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Aug 24, 1955
IMDb: 4.792
Keywords:short film
