Mahaleo
2005
In Malagasy, "Mahaleo" means free, independent, and self-reliant. Despite thirty years of success, the seven musicians of the group have always rejected show business, choosing instead to dedicate themselves to the development of their country. These pioneers of Malagasy blues are also doctors, surgeons, farmers, sociologists, and members of parliament. Mahaleo's songs were the catalyst for the 1972 uprising that brought down the neo-colonial regime in Madagascar. Today, they continue to resonate deeply with the Malagasy people. Guided by the power and emotion of their songs, the film is a portrait of Madagascar today.
Credits
Directed by: Marie-Clémence and César Paes
Cinematography: César Paes & Raymond Rajaonarivelo
Sound: Eric Bouillon - Bruno Hoff-Blanc - Andy Ranoarivony
Sound Editing: Alexis Durand
Editing: Agnès Contensou
Music: Mahaléo
Production
LATERIT Production / COBRA Films
Co-production
ARTE France Cinéma / RTBF
With the support of
European Commission EDF / Agence Intergovernmentale de la Francophonie / EED / California Newstree / Canal+ / CNC
Reviews
Mahaleo_Figaro_etudiant-8c0f8.pdf
Price
Audience Award and the Silver Island at the Groix Island International Film Festival 2005 (France)
Prize for best documentary “Regards sur le cinéma du sud” in Rouen 2006 (France)
Broadcasts
RTBF / CANAL+
Theatrical Releases: numerous theaters in France in 2005, Madagascar in July 2005
Festivals
Manosque Film Festival (France)
Cinéma du réel (France)
FESPACO (Ouagadougou)
Fribourg International Film Festival (Switzerland)
African and Latin American Film Festival (Italy)
Leuven African Film Festival (Belgium)
Angers African Film Festival (France)
Brighton International Film Festival (England)
Munich Documentary Film Festival (Germany)
African and Island Film Festival (Réunion Island)
Attac Film Festival (Belgium)