Léon G. Damas
May 02, 1995 · 26m
Director
Sarah MaldororOverview
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.
Cast of Léon G. Damas
Crew of Léon G. Damas
About Léon G. Damas
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 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…
When was Léon G. Damas released?
Léon G. Damas was released on May 2, 1995.
How long is Léon G. Damas?
Léon G. Damas runs 26 minutes.
Who directed Léon G. Damas?
Léon G. Damas was directed by Sarah Maldoror.
Who is in the cast of Léon G. Damas?
The cast of Léon G. Damas includes Léopold Sédar Senghor, Aimé Césaire, Georges Othily, Idriss Makward and Léon-Gontran Damas ((voice)).