Léon G. Damas
Synopsis
Léon G. Damas (1912–1978) was the first poet to “live Négritude”, according to the Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist Léopold Sédar Senghor. Cosmopolitan and always in transit, his writing is a chorus of melodies and imagery imbued with angst and melancholy and strongly influenced by jazz and blues. Punctuated by images of the landscapes of French Guiana and the voice of the artist, the film exemplifies the poetic documentary form to which Maldoror frequently returned.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sarah Maldoror
- Screenplay & Story
- Djamila Olivesi
- Original Title
- Léon G. Damas
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- Matouba Film, Conseil Regional de Guyane
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sarah Maldoror
Djamila Olivesi
Pierre Bouchacourt
Catherine Bachollet
Department Leadership Roster
Sarah Maldoror
Director
Djamila Olivesi
Writer
Pierre Bouchacourt
Director of Photography
Catherine Bachollet
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What is Léon G. Damas about?
Léon G. Damas (1912–1978) was the first poet to “live Négritude”, according to the Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist Léopold Sédar Senghor. Cosmopolitan and always in transit, his writing is a chorus of melodies and imagery imbued with angst and melancholy and strongly influenced by jazz and blues. Punctuated by images of the landscapes of French Guiana and the voice of the artist, the film exemplifies the poetic documentary form to which Maldoror frequently returned.
Who directed Léon G. Damas?
Léon G. Damas was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
Who stars in Léon G. Damas?
The principal cast of Léon G. Damas includes Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Georges Othily, Idriss Makward, Léon-Gontran Damas.
When was Léon G. Damas released and how long is it?
Léon G. Damas was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 26m.