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Dance of the warrior

Title
Dance of the warrior [videorecording] / produced by the French Program, Studio Culture et Expérimentation, ACIC, of the National Film Board of Canada ; researched, written and directed by Marie Brodeur ; produced by André Gladu.
Publication
Canada : National Film Board of Canada, c2001.

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Additional Authors
  • Frenette, Jean.
  • Gordons, Cécile.
  • Brodeur, Marie.
  • Coudun, Christine
  • Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand.
  • National Film Board of Canada.
Description
1 videocassette (VHS, NTSC) (53 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences; 1/2 in.
Summary
Survey of warriors' dances in different countries across the centuries, exploring their historical and cultural roots, purposes and functions (e.g., physical training, spiritual strengthening, spirit possession, preparation for battle), connections to various martial arts and military drills, relation to religious practices, and other ramifications. Paintings by Sid' Ali serve as framework and commentary. Brief descriptions of the dances or martial arts forms are provided by their performers and practitioners.
Donor/Sponsor
Gift of James Roberts, National Film Board of Canada, additional copy.
Alternative Title
Danse du guerrier
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Educational/cultural films and programs.
  • Video.
Note
  • Letterbox format.
  • English version of a film originally released in French under the title La danse du guerrier.
Credits (note)
  • Original music, Dominic Vallée ; narration script, Marie Brodeur, translated by Kathleen Fleming ; editing, Michel Giroux ; director of photography, Sylvestre Guidi.
Performer (note)
  • Narration, Manuel Tadros.
  • With the participation of Sid' Ali, artist, and performers listed below.
Language (note)
  • In English, with English subtitles for interviews in French and other languages.
Contents
  • Dance/martial arts contents: Pyrrhic dance, Greece / performed by Louis Nikolopoulos and Nicholas Arhontu, Syrtaki Dance Troupe.
  • Sofani dance, Guinea / performed by Oumar N'Diyae with Mohammed N'Diyae and El Hadji Diouf.
  • Lion dance, China / performed by Gabrielle Boudreau and Luc Leblanc.
  • Tiger and crane form kung fu, China / performed by Gabrielle Boudreau.
  • Karate, Japan / performed by Jean Frenette.
  • Ko budō, Okinawa Island / performed by Patrice Inkel.
  • Moreška dance, Korćula, Croatia / performed by St. Cecilija Dance Gr[oup?], Korćula.
  • Highland sword dance, Scotland / performed by Corporal Steve Wilson, with Pipe Corporal Jeff McCarthy.
  • Military drill, 18th century France / performed by Jean-Eudes Lamontagne.
  • Retreat ceremony, Canada / performed by Guard Sergeant Dominique April and the Royal 22nd Regiment of Canada.
  • Intoré dance, Rwanda / performed by Philbert Rugumira and the Amarebe N'Imena Group.
  • Pétro voodoo dance, Haiti / performed by Claude Ambroise with Georges Rodriguez, Gary Crèvecoeur.
  • Baris tunggal dance, Bali / performed by I Gede Arnaud.
  • Kalarippayat, prayer to Kali, India / performed by Cécile Gordon [Gordons?].
  • Padma Sambhava dance, Tibet / performers not identified.
  • Crow hop dance, Mohawk Nation / performed by Flint Eagle ; segment includes archival footage of the ghost dance.
  • Haka dance, New Zealand / performed by Aaron Hepi and the Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand.
  • Capoeira, Brazil / described by Mestre Beija-Flôr ; performed by the Groupe Capoeira Paname.
  • Hip hop dance (excerpt from Wartame) / choreography, Christine Coudun ; performed by Iffra Dia-Cortez.
Call Number
*MGZIA 4-5750
OCLC
NYPY02-F332
Title
Dance of the warrior [videorecording] / produced by the French Program, Studio Culture et Expérimentation, ACIC, of the National Film Board of Canada ; researched, written and directed by Marie Brodeur ; produced by André Gladu.
Imprint
Canada : National Film Board of Canada, c2001.
Country of Producing Entity
Canada.
Credits
Original music, Dominic Vallée ; narration script, Marie Brodeur, translated by Kathleen Fleming ; editing, Michel Giroux ; director of photography, Sylvestre Guidi.
Performer
Narration, Manuel Tadros.
With the participation of Sid' Ali, artist, and performers listed below.
Language
In English, with English subtitles for interviews in French and other languages.
Local Subject
War dance.
Weapon dances.
Combat dances.
Local Subject
Voodoo dancing.
Lion dances.
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Tibet.
Ghost dance -- Great Plains.
Mohawk dance.
Added Author
Frenette, Jean. Performer
Gordons, Cécile. Performer
Brodeur, Marie. Director. Researcher. Author
Coudun, Christine, choreographer.
Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre of New Zealand.
National Film Board of Canada.
Research Call Number
*MGZIA 4-5750
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