Drums from the Past1971
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.
- Released
- 14. 7. 2026
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Genres
- Documentary
- Certification
- NO
- Country, language
- FR · FR
- Community rating
- 5.9 · 7 votes