Participants in the Hauka movement mimic French Colonial military ceremonies through dance and trance, reflecting their complex relationship with colonial power.
Synopsis
Participants in the Hauka movement mimic French Colonial military ceremonies through dance and trance, reflecting their complex relationship with colonial power.
Synopsis
In Ghana, participants of the Hauka movement mimic French colonial administrators through dance and ritual. They reenact elaborate military ceremonies in a trance-like state, blurring the lines between performance and possession. Filmed in 1955, "The Mad Masters" runs for 28 minutes and captures this unique cultural response to colonial influence. The documentary presents a complex scene of mimicry and spiritual expression amid colonial rule.
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Why Watch
- See the unique Hauka movement in action.
- Find out how colonialism influenced local rituals.
- Meet participants in trance-like military ceremonies.
Did You Know
- The Hauka movement involves mimicry of French Colonial administrators.
- The film runs for 28 minutes and was released in 1955.
- It was produced in both France and Ghana.
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What is the Hauka movement?
The Hauka movement consisted of mimicry and dancing to become possessed by French Colonial administrators.
In what year was The Mad Masters released?
The Mad Masters was released in 1955.
What countries produced The Mad Masters?
The Mad Masters was produced in France and Ghana.
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