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Gwoka, the soul of Guadeloupe (1996)
Directed by Caroline Bourgine, Olivier Lichen
Documentary · 55m
Gwoka drums have resonated in Guadeloupe since the arrival of the first enslaved people. Rooted in the island's rural history and long marginalized, this tradition—encompassing vocals, music, and dance—symbolizes the local population's reclamation of its profound identity. For the first time, a documentary film captures the social and historical dynamics of Gwoka; moving from one "léwoz" gathering to the next and through various encounters, it reveals the art form's power and richness.
Crew
- Director
- Caroline Bourgine, Olivier Lichen
- Writer
- Olivier Lichen, Caroline Bourgine
- Editor
- Jean Condé
Details
- Original title
- Gwoka, l'âme de la Guadeloupe
- Release date
- 1996-01-01
- Runtime
- 55m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- FR
- Spoken languages
- French
- Countries
- France
- Production
- Les Films du Village, Télé Toulouse (TLT), CNC, DRAC Guadeloupe, PROCIREP, Région Guadeloupe