The Mad Masters (1955)

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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.

• Released: 1955-08-24
• Genres: Documentary
• Runtime: 28m
• Status: Released
• TMDB rating: 6.2/10 from 72 votes

Directed by Jean Rouch.

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• Jean Rouch as Narrator

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Where to watch The Mad Masters

• United States: stream on OVID
• Canada: stream on OVID

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