Film
Drums from the Past
1971 · 9m · Documentary
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Overview
Filmed in May 1971 in Niger, this short documentary records a possession ritual performed by the Simiri people in response to a locust invasion. The ceremony centers on the beating of the archaic drums Tourou and Bitti, used to invoke spirit forces through music, dance, and trance. Shot in a single continuous take, the film documents a concentrated moment of collective ritual practice, reflecting Jean Rouch’s first-person ethnographic approach and direct participation in the event.
Crew
- Jean RouchDirector · Writer
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1971
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Runtime
- 9m
- Genres
- Documentary
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