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