Drums from the Past
Overview
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.
About Drums from the Past (1971)
Drums from the Past (1971) is a documentary movie produced by Comité du film Éthnographique in France. It was directed by Jean Rouch and written by Jean Rouch. With a runtime of 9m, the film averages 6.4/10 across 10 TMDB ratings.
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