Rouch’s Gang

Synopsis

In 1991 Jean Rouch started work on his feature film MADAME L’EAU, much of which was shot in Holland. This documentary follows the film crew and provides a glimpse behind the scenes as Jean Rouch and his four friends from Niger make their film. By providing an outsider’s view of MADAME L’EAU, the documentary provides insight into how Rouch approaches his films.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 70 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 1999 sale: US$220.00 (+p&p) PAL version

Subjects

Media studies

Keywords

film and television production; Rouch, Jean (1917-2004)

Credits

Director

Dirk Nijland; Joost Verhey; Steef Meyknecht

Distributor

Name

Documentary Educational Resources

Email

docued@der.org

Web

http://der.org/ External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 617 926 0491

Fax

+1 617 926 9519

Address

101 Morse Street
Watertown
MA 02472
USA

Notes

American company with an extensive catalogue of documentary films from around the world in the areas of ethnology, anthropology, world cultures, religion, women’s studies and human rights. Supplied on PAL/NTSC video and multi-region DVD, or download via the Reframe Collection (qv).