Drums from the Past (1971)
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Original Title: Tourou et Bitti: Les tambours d'avant
Release Date: January 01, 1971
Runtime: 9 minutes
Budget: $0.0
Revenue: $0.0
Overview
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.
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