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Les Maîtres fous

Jean Rouch
1953 France 29 minutes French

Each year sees the great ceremony of the Haoukas, who are the spirits of strength in Ghana. Les Maîtres fous shows us the violence of these rites of possession. But the gods who now inhabit them are no longer the traditional gods: they are called “governor”, “corporal” and, in its frenzy, the gathering mimes the white power.

Production :
Films de la Pléiade
Distribution :
Films du Jeudi
Editing :
Suzanne Baron
Sound :
Lam Ibrahim Dia; Damouré Zika
Photography :
Jean Rouch