Rhythm of Africa (1947)
Produced and conceived by French filmmakers Jean Cocteau and François Villiers, with a screenplay by Langston Hughes, Rhythm of Africa takes a look at the special ceremonial dance of atonement in Chad. The heartbeat of the jungle, the day-to-day life in the modernizing village, and the bustling marketplace take on a hypnotizing rhythm of their own. A changing Africa asserts itself in a changing world.
Director: Jean Cocteau, François Villiers
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: January 1, 1947
Screenplay
- Langston Hughes (Screenplay)
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jean Cocteau, François Villiers
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rhythm of Africa about?
- Produced and conceived by French filmmakers Jean Cocteau and François Villiers, with a screenplay by Langston Hughes, Rhythm of Africa takes a look at the special ceremonial dance of atonement in Chad. The heartbeat of the jungle, the day-to-day life in the modernizing village, and the bustling marketplace take on a hypnotizing rhythm of their own. A changing Africa asserts itself in a changing world.
- Who directed Rhythm of Africa?
- Rhythm of Africa was directed by Jean Cocteau, François Villiers.
- How long is Rhythm of Africa?
- Rhythm of Africa has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).