(Gwoka, l'âme de la Guadeloupe)

Content: 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.

Countries:

France

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

55 minutes

Year:

1996

Directors:

Caroline Bourgine

Production companies:

Les Films du Village,

Télé Toulouse (TLT),

CNC,

DRAC Guadeloupe,

PROCIREP,

Région Guadeloupe

Crews:

Director

Director

Writer

Writer

Sound