Gangbé! is a 2018 Beninese musical documentary film directed by Arnaud Robert and produced by Aline Schmid for Intermezzo Films.[2][3][4]

Gangbé!
Directed byArnaud Robert
Written byArnaud Robert
Based onGangbé Brass Band
Produced byAline Schmid
CinematographyCharlie Petersmann
Edited byNicolas Hislaire
Production
company
Intermezzo Films S.A.
Release date
  • April 2015 (2015-04) (Visions du Reel)[1]
Running time
58 minutes
CountriesBenin
Switzerland
Nigeria
LanguageFrench

The film is based on the journey of Gangbé Brass Band, a 10-member Beninese musical band known for their prowess in West African jùjú and traditional Vodou music, fused with Western jazz and big-band sounds. The band travels to Lagos to perform with Femi Kuti at the Shrine. The film received critical acclaim from reviewers.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Visions du Réel on Tour à l'ABC | Côté musique".
  2. ^ "Gangbé! (2015)". outnow. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  3. ^ "Gangbé! 2015". Official website. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Gangbé! 2015 by Arnaud Robert". swissfilms. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  5. ^ "GANGBE!". magnetfilm. Archived from the original on 31 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
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