Drums from the Past
Tourou et Bitti: Les tambours d'avant
★ 6.3/10 · 10 votes on TMDB
Create a free account Add it to your list, track every episode, rate it.
Synopsis
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.
Details
- Jean Rouch
- January 1, 1971
- Released
- France
- Comité du film Éthnographique
- 9m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
