

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.
Director
Jean Rouch
Release Date
August 24, 1955
Runtime
0h 28m
Status
Released
Original Language
fr
Vote Count
65
Les Films de la Pléiade