The Mad Masters

1955 0h 28m FR

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★6.2TMDB · 72

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jean Rouch
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jean Rouch
Languages: French
Countries: France, Ghana

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RUNTIME

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Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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71 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: France, Ghana.

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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 Suzanne Baron 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: tt0048363 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 72 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Jean Rouch directs. Suzanne Baron cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in France, Ghana. Dialogue in French.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
271 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3International production across 2 countries: France, Ghana.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Editor Suzanne Baron shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6IMDB entry: tt0048363 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 72 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.