Hommage A Noir

UPC: 660200300920

Studio: Palm Pictures

MPAA Rating: NR   Contains:[Suitable for Children]

Summary: Filmed in Cameroon, Hommage a Noir is a visual poem set to music which pays tribute to the people of modern Africa. Shot entirely in black and white, this stunning array of images is scored with a mixture of traditional African rhythms and futuristic electronica. Hommage a Noir is an unusual tribute to the strength and diversity of the African people. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Category: Avant-garde / Exp

Features: Scene index
Photo gallery
Director interview and biography
Web link

Hommage A Noir

Format: DVD

Release Date: 05/05/2000

Audio: 5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1, 2 PCM stereo

Runtime: 48 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
0. Scene Access
1. Intro/National Holiday in Maroua [:01]
2. The Fantasia Riders [7:08]
3. Market in Bamenda [3:15]
4. Secret Oudjilla [3:06]
5. The Elephantmen Society [4:00]
6. In the Village/Ritual of the Priests [2:48]
7. Largo for a Day in Africa [3:31]
8. Procession in Foumban [3:17]
9. Warriors of Foumban [1:51]
10. The Dance of the Queens [2:07]
11. Begging Children [2:32]
12. Holy Life in Bafut [2:52]
13. Men in the Masks [3:02]
14. Stiltdance [2:37]
15. The Smoke King/Coda [2:00]

Cast and Crew: Ralf Schmerberg  Director 
Ralf Schmerberg  Producer 
Ralf Schmerberg  Screenwriter 
Ralf Hildenbeutel  Composer (Music Score) 
Ralf Hildenbeutel  Producer 
Sigrid Maier-Schonung  Producer 

Country: USA