Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm

1966 0h 26m FR

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★10.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The young goat herders from the cliff of Bandiagara practice on the stone drums of their ancestors. An ethnomusicological film experiment describing the subtle plays of the right and left hand of Dogon drummers.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Gilbert Rouget
Languages: French
Countries: France, Mali

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RUNTIME

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Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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60 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Mali.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Philippe Luzuy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0210320 — 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

Gilbert Rouget directs. Philippe Luzuy cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Mali. Dialogue in French.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 26-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
260 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Mali.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Philippe Luzuy shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0210320 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.