Léon G. Damas
Originally released in 1995. Léon G. Damas is a documentary film. directed by Sarah Maldoror. At just 26 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, and Georges Othily
Synopsis
Léon G. Damas (1912–1978) was the first poet to “live Négritude”, according to the Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist Léopold Sédar Senghor. Cosmopolitan and always in transit, his writing is a chorus of melodies and imagery imbued with angst and melancholy and strongly influenced by jazz and blues. Punctuated by images of the landscapes of French Guiana and the voice of the artist, the film exemplifies the poetic documentary form to which Maldoror frequently returned.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
0h 26m
26 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Matouba Film
- Conseil Regional de Guyane
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Léon G. Damas about?
Léon G. Damas (1912–1978) was the first poet to “live Négritude”, according to the Senegalese poet, politician and cultural theorist Léopold Sédar Senghor. Cosmopolitan and always in tran...
Who directed Léon G. Damas?
Léon G. Damas was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
How long is Léon G. Damas?
Léon G. Damas has a runtime of 0 hours and 26 minutes (26 minutes total).
When was Léon G. Damas released?
Léon G. Damas was released on May 2, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Léon G. Damas?
The main cast of Léon G. Damas includes Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Georges Othily, Idriss Makward, Léon-Gontran Damas.