Future of mud: a tale of houses and lives in Djenne

"Through the story of Komusa Tenapo [a mason in Djenne, Mali], and his family, this documentary examines an African tradition of mud architecture in Mali. The environmental genius of these ancient construction techniques -- thick walls with tiny windows that keep the interiors cool despite the...

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Weitere Verfasser: Vogel, Susan Mullin (RegisseurIn)
Format: Video Software
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Brooklyn, NY First Run/Icarus Films 2007
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Zusammenfassung:"Through the story of Komusa Tenapo [a mason in Djenne, Mali], and his family, this documentary examines an African tradition of mud architecture in Mali. The environmental genius of these ancient construction techniques -- thick walls with tiny windows that keep the interiors cool despite the stifling heat -- is expressed in strikingly beautiful designs that have won the town of Djenne designation as a World Heritage site ... Komusa, family members, and Madame Diallo, a Cultural Heritage official, present information on the history of Malian architecture. The film also shows the annual replastering of Djenne's Great Mosque, the largest mud brick building in the world, a day-long boisterous community effort, and a major public celebration observed by local residents and tourists."--Www.icarusfilms.com
Beschreibung:1 DVD (58 min.) sd., col. 4 3/4 in

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