The subject of the film was the Hauka movement. The Hauka movement consisted of mimicry and dancing to become possessed by French Colonial administrators. The participants performed the same elaborate military ceremonies of their colonial occupiers, but in more of a trance than true recreation.

• DirectorJean Rouch
• Release24 August 1955
• GenreDocumentary
• Duration0h 28m
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  6.2
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• Productions

  Les Films de la Pléiade