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The Mad Masters focuses on the Hauka movement, where participants mimic French Colonial administrators through dance and ritual. This movement involves elaborate military ceremonies performed in a trance-like state, reflecting the influence of colonial power on local traditions.
The film captures the cultural intersection between the colonizers and the colonized, showcasing how the Hauka movement serves as a form of expression and resistance. The 28-minute documentary, produced in France and Ghana, is presented in French and offers a unique perspective on the impact of colonialism in West Africa.
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.
Perfect For
Colonial historyCultural anthropologyAfrican dance traditions