Monsieur Albert, prophète

1963 | 24 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Monsieur Albert, prophète
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    Life in a community of Harist disciples in the village of Bregbo, Côte d'Ivoire, under the aegis of their "prophet" Alberto Atcho. 50 km from Abidjan, magician Albert Archo treats the sick, most of them mentally ill. Through a combination of public confession and the use of local medicinal plants, he achieves spectacular healing.

  • Release Date

    01 January 1963

  • DirectingJean Rouch
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