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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.
genus: Documentary
cast: Jean Rouch
cantavit: Jean Rouch (Director), Jean Rouch (Cinematography), Suzanne Baron (Editor), Damouré Zika (Sound Recordist), Lam Ibrahim Dia (Sound Recordist)
Studio: Les Films de la Pléiade
runtime: 28 minutes
qualis: HD
release: Aug 24, 1955
IMDb: 4.767
Patriam: France
Lingua: Français
keyword : short film