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The Mad Masters

First aired on Aug 24, 1955

Runtime: 28 mins

60%

Genres: Documentary

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.

Featured Cast: click image to view more
Jean Rouch | Narrator
Featured Crew
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Jean Rouch | Director
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Jean Rouch | Cinematography
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Suzanne Baron | Editor
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Damouré Zika | Sound Recordist
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Lam Ibrahim Dia | Sound Recordist