Jaglavak, prince of insects
Thursday 11th October 2007 from 13h15 to 14h45
Salle 1 / Auditorium
Session for general audience
- 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