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Niger Festivals: December 1961 - Niger Independence Days poster
FRANCE · 1962

Niger Festivals: December 1961 - Niger Independence Days

Jean Rouch
French New Wave Nigerien independence national celebrations post-colonial Africa documentary ethnography ceremonial rituals
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Synopsis

Commemorative celebrations of the independence of the Republic of Niger filmed in December 1961 and 1962.

Year1962
CountryFrance
DirectorJean Rouch
MovementFrench New Wave
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