More than a movie , Mahaleo which traces the history of the Malagasy people, is a breath of freedom, independence and autonomy. Spotlight on work that is an invitation to visit the great red island.
With its 590 000 km2 and 5,000 km of coastline, Madagascar is one of the largest islands of Borneo and the world after Australia. This destination, hitherto untouched by mass tourism, can not stay away today.
We tend to be outside the African continent. Wrongly. Situated in the Indian Ocean, not far from the archipelago of the Comoros and Mozambique, the island is the link between Asia and Africa. Time seems to be suddenly it stopped. A feeling of stagnation prevails. At least this is reflected Mahaleo the Feature Film - 102 minutes - Raymond Rajaonarivelo and Cesar Paes.
Little known abroad, because, by choice, they never wanted to leave the country preferring to stay and fight there, they made a lasting and deep history the song and the country.
Mahaleo, "free" in Malagasy, is the name of a legendary group, who was the leaven of the uprisings in the island for about thirty years. For those who already know the two filmmakers, Mahaleo is a continuation of their work. Neither light nor color, nor the drawings, very often tight, not left to chance.
Everything is carefully orchestrated. According to them, is the result of long nights of discussions. And for good reason, it was necessary to treat the subject lightly. In this vibrant road movie, the authors lead us into a forgotten paradise, they try to open our doors shade. This album is an invitation to discover and visit the many facets of the 5 regions of this vast island, which still contains the many mysteries. Thus "Tonga soa" ("welcome" in Malagasy), could also be the title of the film.
The decor and the staging of this "dramatization" of the Malagasy company offer different viewing angles. For evidence. At the back of the stage, two heroes. First, to honor where honor, a group of seven extraordinary musicians - surgeon, sociologist, farmer and political - that appear as mere eyewitnesses of a reality under construction. As stated in the poster, the latter shares the lead with another protagonist: the Malagasy people.
Both spectators and players, each other and give themselves, in turn, reply. This exchange forms the plot of the film. In reality, the people who is the lead actor, since he alone plays simultaneously a double role of actor and spectator. The film traces the story. The Malagasy people has built up over centuries by successive waves of immigrants from various backgrounds and cultures. Over time, these communities have formed multiple into a powerful independent kingdom. In 1886, the island became a French colony. In 1960, she obtained her independence.
The political history of this country is unusual and unique. In fact, Madagascar has experienced all types of regimes imaginable. However, the Malagasy people daily, up to 80% of farmers has not changed. Where is Madagascar today? Or rather what is the path traveled by the people? What is the question sought to answer the two filmmakers.
The shooting coincided with the election and the advent to power of Marc Ravalomanana. But, as you will see from seeing the film, the two talented associates have maintained a safe distance with the news, they remain mere observers of history in the making. For this distance, they proved they were men of culture, whose mission is not to interfere in the political field, but to shed light on the events to promote understanding and articulation springs.
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