Film: Mahaleo

This French-Malagasy documentary illustrates the significance of Dama's band Mahaleo now celebrating their 40th anniversary. 

It also explains the crucial role of Dama who leads tonight's Madagascar All Stars concert at 7.30pm in Hall One. Read more..

In Malagasy, “Mahaleo” means free, independent…Mahaleo’s voices and music have accompanied the people of Madagascar ever since the collapse of the colonial regime. Yet, even after 30 years of success, the group’s seven musicians still keep their distance from the world of show-business, and remain deeply committed to helping their country’s development; their professions range from surgeon to farmer, physician to sociologist and member of parliament.

Accompanied by the group’s rhythmic melodies, the film follows the singers through their daily lives, giving us a glimpse of the far-reaching social and economic problems of the Malagasy people.

The combined talents of the Brazilian, Cesar Paes, and the Malagasy, Raymond Rajaonarivelo, have produced a work that is both ethereal and concrete, poetic and political

English subtitles

Please note: Anda Union - From the Steppes to The City was originally scheduled to be shown. 
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