06th - 11th October 2016
 
 
 
 
 

Jaglavak, prince of insects

Thursday 11th October 2007 from 13h15 to 14h45
Salle 1 / Auditorium

Directed by
Jérôme Raynaud
Written by
Jérôme Raynaud
Produced by
IRD, ZED

Documentary, France, 2007, 52 min

Middle School Jury's Prize

On the Mandara Mountains, Cameroon, Mofus have a unique relationship with insects. Predatory and carnivorous ant, Jaglavak, the prince of insects, is feared for its power and toughness. In the village, the old Matsgrawaï is a wise man who knows how to talk to Jaglavak. But will it answered the call of the old man?

 

Debate with :

  • Christian Seignobos, scientific Director at the Institute of Development Research in Montpellier, geographer
  • Jérôme Raynaud, director