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Au pays des mages noirs [motion picture]

Title
Au pays des mages noirs [motion picture]
Publication
1947.

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Film, slide, etc.Use in library *MGZHB 6-2551Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Rouch, Jean
Description
1 film reel. 13 min. 474 ft. : sd. b&w.; 16 mm.
Subject
  • Motion pictures. Au pays des mages noirs
  • Ritual and ceremonial dancing > Africa
  • Spirit possession
  • Trance dances
  • Dance > Niger
Note
  • Presented by Glenn Photo Supply [distributor]. Director: Jean Rouch, assisted by Jean Sauvy and Pierre Ponty. In French.
Call Number
*MGZHB 6-2551
OCLC
NYPY946043508-F
Title
Au pays des mages noirs [motion picture]
Imprint
1947.
Summary
Ethnographic documentary, filmed in a village on the Niger river in West Africa, depicting a hunt for hippopotamus and its aftermath, a celebration that includes possession dances by men and women.
Local Subject
Motion pictures. Au pays des mages noirs.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Africa.
Spirit possession.
Trance dances.
Dance -- Niger.
Added Author
Rouch, Jean. Director
Research Call Number
*MGZHB 6-2551
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