The Goumbé of the Young Revelers
La Goumbé des jeunes noceurs
Synopsis
The film shows the members of a voluntary association of young people from Upper Volta who work in Abidjan, Ivory Coast - first at their work, then at a reunion that ends on a dance floor in Treichville. The young people who come to work in Abidjan often form spontaneous associations for mutual help and entertainment, which are called "Goumbés" in Ivory Coast, after the name of a square drum that serves as the rhythmic base to their dance. During a general meeting, the secretary of the association reads the statutes, and it is these statutes that serve as both the backdrop and the commentary of the film.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Rouch
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean Rouch
- Original Title
- La Goumbé des jeunes noceurs
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Les Films de la Pléiade
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch
Jean Rouch
Annie Tresgot
Pierre Braunberger
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rouch
Writer
Jean Rouch
Director of Photography
Annie Tresgot
Editor
Jean Rouch
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Goumbé of the Young Revelers
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What is The Goumbé of the Young Revelers about?
The film shows the members of a voluntary association of young people from Upper Volta who work in Abidjan, Ivory Coast - first at their work, then at a reunion that ends on a dance floor in Treichville. The young people who come to work in Abidjan often form spontaneous associations for mutual help and entertainment, which are called "Goumbés" in Ivory Coast, after the name of a square drum that serves as the rhythmic base to their dance. During a general meeting, the secretary of the association reads the statutes, and it is these statutes that serve as both the backdrop and the commentary of the film.
Who directed The Goumbé of the Young Revelers?
The Goumbé of the Young Revelers was directed by Jean Rouch.
Who stars in The Goumbé of the Young Revelers?
The principal cast of The Goumbé of the Young Revelers includes Not specified.
When was The Goumbé of the Young Revelers released and how long is it?
The Goumbé of the Young Revelers was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 27m.