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The Mad Masters

The Mad Masters

Aug 24, 1955 28m
6.2
60 votes

Synopsis

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.

Title The Mad Masters
Companies Les Films de la Pléiade
Countries France
Keywords short film