Feature1971·9m·6.4
Drums from the Past
Documentary
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Languages
- French
- Budget
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- Revenue
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- Age rating
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- Quality
- 4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
- Production
- Comité du film ÉthnographiqueCentre National de la Recherche ScientifiqueCNRS Images
Crew
Director
Jean Rouch
Writers
Jean Rouch
