Nzale (1985)

• Documentary

The folkloric group "Nzale," founded in 1979 in Bangui, practices a traditional dance called "M'baka M'Bokou," which means "strength" and is a symbol of victory. It is a battle dance: each dancer wears the skin of the animal he wishes to incarnate. One dancer stands in the middle of a circle and fights the other dancers who come to confront him one after another.

Release date

January 1, 1985

Runtime

32m

Language

French

Director

Léonie Yangba Zowe

Status

Released