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Movie poster: Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm (1966)
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Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm

1966 · 26 min Documentary

The young goat herders from the cliff of Bandiagara practice on the stone drums of their ancestors. An ethnomusicological film experiment describing the subtle plays of the right and left hand of Dogon drummers.

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Original Title Batteries Dogon, éléments pour une étude des rythmes
Year 1966
Country France, Mali
Genre Documentary
Director Germaine Dieterlen
Runtime 26 min.

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Dogon Drums, Elements of a Study in Rhythm is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1966. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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