Madame l'eau
Feb 25, 1993 · 1h 42m
Director
Jean RouchOverview
"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
Cast of Madame l'eau
Crew of Madame l'eau
About Madame l'eau
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 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…
When was Madame l'eau released?
Madame l'eau was released on February 25, 1993.
How long is Madame l'eau?
Madame l'eau runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who directed Madame l'eau?
Madame l'eau was directed by Jean Rouch.
Who is in the cast of Madame l'eau?
The cast of Madame l'eau includes Damouré Zika, Lam Ibrahim Dia, Tallou Mouzourane and Wineke Onstwedder.