An American theatre professor travels to the Sorbonne in Paris to complete his doctoral Read More »
Tag Archives: Jean Rouch
Jaguar (1967) Jean Rouch, Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia, Illo Gaoudel
The adventures of three young men who leave their homeland Savannah, Niger, and go looking for fortune in Ghana. Read More »
Chronicle of a Summer AKA Chronique d’un été (Paris 1960) (1961) Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch, Angelo, Nadine Ballot, Régis Debray
Real-life individuals discuss topics on society, happiness in the working class among others Read More »
The Punishment AKA La punition (1962) Jean Rouch, Nadine Ballot, Jean-Claude Darnal, Modeste Landry
Nadine, an eighteen-year-old high school student in her final year, arrives late for the philosophy lesson. Read More »
Cocorico monsieur Poulet / Cock-a-Doodle-Doo! Mr. Chicken (1974) Jean Rouch, Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia, Tallou Mouzourane, Comedy
The story follows three poultry sellers on a trip across the bush, attempting to deliver a load of chickens to a market in Niamey.
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