Madame l'eau
Originally released in 1993. Madame l'eau is a feature film. directed by Jean Rouch.
Starring Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia, and Tallou Mouzourane
Synopsis
"Their land drought-stricken, three Nigerien farmers (and their donkey) travel to Holland to investigate the possibility of importing windmill technology for use on the plains of Niger. A follow-up to JAGUAR, PETIT À PETIT, and COCORICO MONSIEUR POULET! – undertaken with his longtime filmmaking partners Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahima Dia, and Tallou Mouzourane – Rouch’s feature is a surreal tale of mythic proportions, full of antic humor and poetic digressions. But beyond the laughs and reveries, MADAME L’EAU is also a poignant commentary on the ‘poisoned gifts’ brought to West Africa by development projects. As Faye Ginsburg once remarked, this is a film about what the world would look like “if Jean Rouch was the president of the World Bank.”" - Anthology Film Archives
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 25, 1993
32 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Madame l'eau about?
"Their land drought-stricken, three Nigerien farmers (and their donkey) travel to Holland to investigate the possibility of importing windmill technology for use on the plains of Niger. A follow-up...
Who directed Madame l'eau?
Madame l'eau was directed by Jean Rouch.
How long is Madame l'eau?
Madame l'eau has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was Madame l'eau released?
Madame l'eau was released on February 25, 1993 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Madame l'eau?
The main cast of Madame l'eau includes Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia, Tallou Mouzourane, Wineke Onstwedder.