Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm (1966)
The young goat herders from the cliff of Bandiagara practice on the stone drums of their ancestors. An ethnomusicological film experiment describing the subtle plays of the right and left hand of Dogon drummers.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1966
Editing: Philippe Luzuy
Production: CNRS Images, Laboratoire audiovisuel Ecole pratique des hautes études en sciences sociales, Comité du film Éthnographique
Country: France, Mali
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
mali, ethnographic film
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm about?
- The young goat herders from the cliff of Bandiagara practice on the stone drums of their ancestors. An ethnomusicological film experiment describing the subtle plays of the right and left hand of Dogon drummers.
- Who directed Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm?
- Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm was directed by Gilbert Rouget, Germaine Dieterlen, Jean Rouch.
- How long is Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm?
- Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm?
- Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm produced?
- Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm was produced in France, Mali.