Ayorou Singing Stones

1968 0h 7m EN

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MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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On the Niger River, the island of Ayorou is home to a “singing stone,” an imposing boulder rock covered with cupules. It is used as a percussion instrument by local musicians who have come in a canoe. After long rehearsals, the artists will play their compositions to their audience accompanied by a guitar.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Director: Jean Rouch
Languages: French

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RUNTIME

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Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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58 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0210228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jean Rouch directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in French.

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1Tight 7-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
258 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt0210228 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
5Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.