The Flood Drummers
Tambours sur la digue
Synopsis
Based on the play by Hélène Cixous, filmed in 2002, Tambours sur la Digue is a story written by Hélène Cixous based on an ancient Asian fable about who shall be saved during a flood and presented by live actors as puppets and puppeteers, evoking the theatrical traditions of Japanese Noh and bunraku.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Nicolas Sotnikoff
Le Devin, He Tao, Le fleuve, Un garde
Renata Ramos Maza
Duan, La mère du Chancelier, La femme de l'architecte
Juliana Carneiro da Cunha
Le seigneur Kang, Madame Li
Duccio Bellugi-Vannuccini
Le Chancelier
Sava Lolov
Le Seigneur Hun, Wang Po, L'Architecte
Myriam Azencot
Le Grand Intendant, Le Moine
Serge Nicolaï
Tshumi
Serge Nicolaï
L'Architecte
Jacques Martial
L'Architecte (1ére partie)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ariane Mnouchkine
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariane Mnouchkine
- Original Score
- Jean-Jacques Lemêtre
- Original Title
- Tambours sur la digue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- Le Théâtre du Soleil, BelAir Media, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ariane Mnouchkine
Ariane Mnouchkine, Hélène Cixous
Jean-Jacques Lemêtre
Catherine Vilpoux
Department Leadership Roster
Ariane Mnouchkine
Director
Hélène Cixous
Writer
Catherine Vilpoux
Editor
Guy-Claude François
Production Design
Guy-Claude François
Costume Design
Ariane Mnouchkine
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flood Drummers
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What is The Flood Drummers about?
Based on the play by Hélène Cixous, filmed in 2002, Tambours sur la Digue is a story written by Hélène Cixous based on an ancient Asian fable about who shall be saved during a flood and presented by live actors as puppets and puppeteers, evoking the theatrical traditions of Japanese Noh and bunraku.
Who directed The Flood Drummers?
The Flood Drummers was directed by Ariane Mnouchkine.
Who stars in The Flood Drummers?
The principal cast of The Flood Drummers includes Nicolas Sotnikoff, Renata Ramos Maza, Juliana Carneiro da Cunha, Duccio Bellugi-Vannuccini, Sava Lolov.
When was The Flood Drummers released and how long is it?
The Flood Drummers was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flood Drummers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flood Drummers was composed by Jean-Jacques Lemêtre.