The Mad Masters (1955)
The subject of the film was the Hauka movement. The Hauka movement consisted of mimicry and dancing to become possessed by French Colonial administrators. The participants performed the same elaborate military ceremonies of their colonial occupiers, but in more of a trance than true recreation.
Top Cast
Jean Rouch
Narrator
FAQ about The Mad Masters
What is The Mad Masters about?
The subject of the film was the Hauka movement. The Hauka movement consisted of mimicry and dancing to become possessed by French Colonial administrators. The participants performed the same elaborate military ceremonies of their colonial occupiers, but in more of a trance than…
When was The Mad Masters released?
The Mad Masters was released in 1955.
What genres does The Mad Masters belong to?
The Mad Masters is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in The Mad Masters?
The cast of The Mad Masters includes Jean Rouch.