Wizards of Wood | Full Documentary | SLICE

On the northwest coast of Madagascar live the Zafimaniry people, an ethnic group known for being the sole remaining repository of an incredible wood crafting knowledge.
Members of this community are famous for creating delicate and poetic geometric patterns reflecting their history.
Sadly, the Zafimaniry woodcraft culture is endangered, sharing a common fate with the forest it depends on.
Follow Dadamundgi and other young and wise souls of the village as they are trying to uphold a region’s age-old tradition. Witness these men’s commitment to the central role nature has come to serve in each and every aspect of their lives.
"Wizards of Wood"
Direction: Jérôme Ségur
Production: ZED - Manuel Catteau
"Living Cultures", a collection directed by Jean Queyrat & Jérôme Ségur
With: Dada Monjy, Jean-Marie, Désiré, Ralaï, Rakutu, Jean, Solo, Chief Rayaman Dreni, Alexandre, Gilbert, Rakoto Emmanuel & Jeanne d’Arc Ravaonarivo
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[@juliocebucopintorgomez2957]

I am a teacher and I teach Understanding Culture and Society as a subject. Watching films like this really made me appreciate the diversity of cultures around the world. Culture is beautiful!

[@adeyemiaderogba5661]

And I hope you know that this documentary might be recorded before your father was born.. Its so annoying that when documentary like this got uploaded the information on when it was recorded is not included. This misinformation makes foreigners think this is the current situation in Africa. Madagascar is not like this anymore.. This video is not the difference from watching the U.S wild wild west. This video does not represent current Madagascar as wild wild west does not represent current America. It is just a piece of how things are decades if not a century ago.

[@aventurasdeelsalvador9084]

Absolutely my friend, I love culture as well. I’m finishing my degree in Philosophy and my favorite thing is Philosophy of Nature, I just love it.

[@unknown-xi5gm]

@@adeyemiaderogba5661 in some parts of the world, its actually exist,, and your comments it shows that u only base what u sees on city's,, u dont know about tribes,(forest peoples),

[@werenotfree4841]

I suppose you are teaching our next anthropologists? So interesting!

[@alva7701]

God bless you, I support teachers like you. 🌟

[@kilasmabonghot4167]

No power tools but hand tools and the design is perfect and beautiful finish. Impressive 😮👏👏👏

[@AwokenMinds]

Yes so much love honor respect and care they put into homes

[@UFOzNoJoke]

So much honor and respect to that guy just taking eye fulls of sawdust and not losing his ...

[@wiv2631]

These truly are upright people, deserving huge respect in all aspects of their lives.

[@billhayesiii]

Except burning the mountain

[@aquaticspasticp5024]

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[@loripark3763]

Amen! 🙏🙏🙏

[@anthonypeters8714]

Master craftsmen and high class carpenter's with their beautiful wood work. The interest shown by the elders to pass on their knowledge to their members. So that their wizardry with wood making will never end.

[@AA-69]

YOU MY FRIEND ARE A TWAT. !!.. YOU OBVIOUSLY KNOW 🤬ALL ABOUT CUTTING WOOD ..

[@deloson]

They build houses without nails and hardware. This is truly an impressive peace loving people. They also have solutions for modern challenges for example the deforestation. A picture from their village looks like it was taken 100 years ago. Mad respect for this people. Bigup to Slice for the amazing documentary.

[@Ahosheyeptho4172]

They look so peaceful and I'd really appreciate to grandpa for concerned so much about the future generations..😍

[@petermcgee2162]

The elder instructing the young men strikes me as a model very knowledgeable, "both feet on thre ground", reasonable in thought of excellent communication skills . His community is most fortunate to have him.

[@wararamong]

Wow...so the young generations are really the hope of the future... I just love what the elders are saying they must replant rosewood for their culture and arts and for the next generation. Hats off to those inspiring elders. 😍😘😘

[@jf31]

I am not amaze at the skill of these people, I admire their skills, discipline, a love of culture and tradition. The respect the young have for their elders and willingness to learn. I can't get enough of these documentary. thanks for sharing

[@robertcronin6603]

Did they even use a level, do you think?

[@givennyamondo8914]

@@robertcronin6603 not at all not even a single bolt or nut

[@ScorpionXXXVII]

@@robertcronin6603 all it would take is some water...nature's level 😀

[@cosmostringsofmine4779]

Love the way it's recorded it's like a movie without actors...a movie without a script! A huge respect to camera crew

[@TheGavin27]

Dadamundgi is an absolute legend. What a guy spreading the knowledge with such passion. Let's hope the traditions continue for many years more ❤️

[@lilibethmendoza6459]

All I can say for them is they are all wonderful people created by God nothing compared to them living in a simple but happy life.may God bless them all..much love from me here in the Philippines.

[@nicolarollinson4381]

Just brilliant. Thank you, whoever has uploaded these documentaries. You are preserving my sanity 💜 Deep respect for these men. The guy who is trying to educate is incredible.

[@pueraeternum]

a sage

[@frankly_t3m720]

One of the best documentary I ever saw.

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[@siunipataiseni5932]

🤣👍

[@carlislepanting5219]

Belize central America I'm watching from ! Sending love to those Madagascar Forest people!!✌🙏🌎❤🤗💯

[@missmsmrs.7309]

I love these gentle, simple, humble, precious ppl. Amazing art and work they are doing.

[@victory2213]

No computerized designs & machines here!!! Just beautiful ❤️!!!!

[@givennyamondo8914]

Amazingly beautiful, no drawing boards at all. Everything is planned in minds

[@victory2213]

@@givennyamondo8914 Totally agree! It goes to show how creative, organized, artistic, perceptive, orderly, imaginative, etc., our minds can be if we allow ourselves to imagine and create things from what we already have been given by God.

[@jamesro196]

As a woodworker, this is truly inspiring! The craftsmanship and knowledge transfer it beautiful. His teachings alone are inspiring.

[@AA-69]

A WOODWORKER 🤣😂🤣😂..YOU COULDN'T BUILD FIREWOOD YOU PLONKER !!!

[@petanifarm9246]

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[@DeniseHedberg66]

What a wonderful people! They made me smile! They have such great skill ! God bless them and protect them!

[@rokuoltu1731]

One of the most satisfying documentary film. I am at peace after watching this film. ❤️

[@bozm9961]

Yes indeed.

[@maledamathewos9074]

The skill, tradition and nature .. amazing👍👍👍

[@marhier7926]

A Community where all the members are wonderful Architects . Marvelous, beautiful . Love from Ethiopia + + +

[@angelngbuhaymo6256]

i love the way he take care nature and preserving forest plant for the future

[@janldecaleng1987]

They are grateful for what nature provide for them they must really preserve the forest by planting for next generation

[@warrenhowell6361]

@@janldecaleng1987 but yet are considered sinful without GOD and UNLEARNED IN THE WAYS OF GOD.AS WE ARE.

[@bozm9961]

Oh I wish this documentary would last forever, it's so giving and enriching, life is made of love and connection..culture facilitates that. Thank you so very much for sharing 😊 ❤

[@margaritasun7908]

My respect & admiration of the craftmanship of this people , their hardworking survival & the desire to preserve their culture , though they need more of education & awareness of nature preservation / climate change. Wish the whole world will requre to plant 10 trees for every birth of a baby , plant 1 tree every birthday , plant 2-3 trees every academic graduation.

[@nelsoneverettsr.654]

Rr

[@mcmc7746]

Yeah, someone needs to teach them about climate change. Because that's real, and super important

[@aaronlopez717]

....who needs to education ? us the consumes . The Use of petroleum the industry . who use the natural resources ( trees ) the industrial guns manufactures the big polluters They need the education .

[@rona8684]

Wow beautiful craftsmanship.. the work n culture is absolutely brilliant. The men are so wise n strong .. 💚💚💚🙏🏿 May the Ancestors bless you all

[@selenagrinage5631]

All my beautiful indigenous ppl are all so PNENOMALLY MAGICAL!!! 💖🌟💖🌟💖🌟💖🌟💖🌟💖🌟

[@harambeegardens8705]

You are so right, Queen. They are phenomenal & it's great seeing them finally portrayed in such a positive light. Peace.

[@selenagrinage5631]

@@harambeegardens8705 Yes indeed it is!!!💖🌟💖🌟💖

[@ssgbeowulf6350]

I do love their artistic techniques and how their entire village is involved, very beautiful work.

[@hanoiyek]

My ancestors were also craftsman live in borneo, living in the forest can teach u many things and always teach u to be down to earth...my father was a craftsman and carpenter and worked as a primary in the same time .i always remember him to be always careful with his wood work..

[@SubtleSidekick]

To anyone going through a tough time, it's okay to feel down sometimes. Just keep going, and I hope you find health, love, and happiness!

[@saltroad3517]

I'm an old carpenter and this superb film connected me with these guys, I've done stuff, though the easy way with electricity where I could I confess, these are tough geezers. I don't think those lads growing enthusiasm was faked, Just beautiful, good narrator, respectful.

[@pobrevlog2210]

In the philipines. I have a itneck people in western visaya . The name of the tribe is panay bukidnun .. i am a 4rth generation .. now may billege gone becouse of .. the goverment and pravate interest prourety .. of the local goverment . My grandmother she told me the culture of awer tribe and ticth me respect... the elder i hope some day you diside to viset in the philipines

[@danfield6030]

Magandou o MAGA Po my friend

[@TacticalCaveman997]

Glad they're planting rosewood for future generations.

[@kartinosurodipo4520]

I am Indonesian I feel people from madagascar so close to indonesian culture. How to slice the wood, store theur harvest, the houses, the woorworking tools, building the house are just like us.

[@mgpunya1]

I was also involved with promoting the traditional handicraft of a community in my sub district years ago. I'm proud & happy I've played a little part in it...

[@danfield6030]

Yeah but this isnt a hobbey for them. It's a legit Trade Guild with oral tradition. This is a way of life for them not a hobby

[@mgpunya1]

@@danfield6030 I know....

[@mouadvincent7168]

Is father of the kids know how to talk with his kids. Wonderful

[@armadilloburns4880]

"I forbid you to marry until you have planted these trees".That's a good ultimatum!!!😂😂😂😂👍👍👍🙏

[@abdouliejoof4977]

I was thinking same, there work is beautiful but nature is suffering.

[@nerigovender8119]

They work hard they are happy and peaceful

[@MrPartyplopper]

Its the physical satisfaction, expression of self in creativity, and the purpose of being part a real community that makes it so great. sortof like sports. hard to find in the western world.

[@harlzaotearoa7769]

Beutiful workmanship master builders i take my hat off to these people NO NAILS NO CHAINSAWS NO BLUEPRINT JUST AWSOME KNOWLADGE BEUTIFUL CRAFTS💪💪💪✊✊. KIA ORA FROM AOTEAROA (New Zealand)

[@GingerBeard24]

Amazing documentary. 👍

[@anthonypeters8714]

Thanks to Slice and its team for this documentary

[@themaindolacouple]

wonderful work very clean and lined up .. Thank you for sharing

[@SLICEDocumentary]

Thank you, more content like this is comming :D

[@nilasishhalder1997]

This Channel Deserves more likes and subscribers for the wonderful contents they frame and create.

[@MsSMEIER]

What a blessing to see and learn of these enchanted craftsmen today in 2021. I pray they continue their traditions for 1000s of generations to come.

[@nicetassinfuego9632]

This culture should not vanish, rather it will pass thru their genarations.May God bless.

[@mikedesirey5460]

They give a great definition of family and family matters.

[@markokada7311]

Amazingly so dexterous w/ their hands despite using those crude tools & seemingly possess a placid personality. These people made a favorable impact on me. Thanks to this doc., now I've obtained new insight into life of those respectful tribe in Madagascar. Many thanks,,,,,(08/22/23)

[@gurungamrit9432]

LIKE A FAIRY TALE ..THIS VILLAGE IS ABSOLUTELY , AMAZING JUST AWESOME ..!!! 🙏🙏🙏GOD BLESS THESE PEOPLE'S..🙏🙏🙏

[@loripark3763]

Amen!! 🙏👍👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@chubaakum6604]

I wish no modern destructive machinery gets into this peaceful place.....let them thrive the way they are doing it......wonderful people..full of utmost respect for everything

[@NagaIndian1994]

I'm blessed to be able to watch community like them to carry on with the rich culture, always thankful for the team to showcase the rich unknown

[@dannyp2058]

Such a pleasure to watch a life so different and so peaceful exceptional word carving and carpentry along with the teachings! Thank you.

[@BeeRain]

I have butched many trees, that's why now I am in love 💕 with the Forest...

[@zeusem6158]

So precised with every details and design. I hope they get well paid for their hardwork

[@aaronlopez717]

...a open diálogo to " to PAY " if the Unesco is involved ? ( when a young man ask her what is Unesco a unesco who pay for it i paraphrase it ) a importan question but a simple answer she respond . If a big star of wood working from europa or japan or usa how much they will ask for some art work ? ... may be nobody will make a equality for this topic . still a open typing for the goof of many natives who live away from that call civilization .

[@garetkonigsfeld2]

I hope the young men pay attention to the old wise man and plant rose wood trees. This way their Grandchildren will have trees to carve. And possibly save the eco system of the island at the same time.

[@warrenhowell6361]

Havin so much respect for mother earth, no greed for self gain are we as çivilizied. More of a sinful nature then they.?TRYING to out.run GOD creation and Gods timing is Whats causes so much chaos in this world? Just asking.

[@noyligia5000]

Salute to all their artistic talents!

[@titanchakma415]

Love from Bangladesh ❤️

[@r.g.3636]

this is one of the very best examples of how humans can be so beautiful..... thank you for sharing...... it has inspired me deeply.....💜☮🙂

[@malungisamaseko3155]

Everything is admirable, the culture of community, helping building someone s house, helping teach other, it's all just beautiful

[@051963mf]

The absolute mastery of these wood carvers.

[@ipartyitravel8249]

What a beautiful specimens are the rose wood trees!

[@andresmarin8273]

THIS IP'S ARE NATURAL GENIUS ARTISTS. THEY ARE VERY PATIENCE OF WHAT THEY DO. IN THE PHILIPPINES WE CALL THIS WORK BAYANIHAN. IT MEANS IT TAKES A COMMUNITY TO BUILD A HOUSE. THEY ALWAYS SHARE A COW'S MEAT FOR THE WHOLE VILLAGE. THANKS FOR SHARING THIS DOCUMENTARY. GOODLUCK GOODLUCK

[@harambeegardens8705]

@Andres Marin Here in North America, one of the original indigenous nations was the Pima who also had the same practice. When a couple planned a wedding, the entire local community volunteered to build them a home. The same practice also in much of ancient Africa.

[@thirstiestvillager9233]

The Amish do the same thing. I think this is something that is very common in small communities.

[@brittdavid8591]

Wow that was so Boss, I never saw a Rosewood Tree before impressive, 👊🏾👊🏾

[@charlieward9755]

brilliant love these documentarys

[@baguiobestmmafighters2001]

This people will one day tell you keep your beautiful big house and your cars and we will keep our forest

[@valerieclarke4897]

Pl

[@thirstiestvillager9233]

They've already cut down most of the forest.

[@thatomodisane5699]

Seeing this kind of simple but beautiful life is just heartwarming

[@edisondeoro2395]

Their works deserves appreciation respect.😮

[@baunganmukho1800]

Talk about geometry to the guy who carved the doors with a pocket knife..damnn!!

[@tonperme2840]

It is the culture & tradition from where we are identified. Loss of culture , loss of tradition means loss of Faith . So please preserve our Identity

[@DH89715]

Beautiful documentary. Thank you

[@MrMadieu]

Amazing. Loved this. So well put together. I could have kept watching. Fascinating & an indigenous art & form we must respect, honour& perserve💯

[@rabeetqureshi6772]

Awsum skills... ❤️❤️

[@jamesmurphy713]

Amazing masterpiece my jaw dropped as i admired the skill and art work of the front door, i feel so child like with my power tools and not able to come close to the c skill of this people hand carving at its finest id say!!..

[@Maxwell-customise]

Wow wow the art by hand is amazing this channel is a hit keep them amazing videos coming

[@edlinekadodo2212]

Beautiful documentary.

[@AlanSilva-bu1kp]

The carves are just gorgeus. Great documentary!

[@smokeandmirrors6167]

When I think my work day is hard I watch this.

[@nor-al-adz9778]

I love this documentary keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@lourdesmurilloquintana5123]

What incredible beautiful wood work!!

[@piccadelly9360]

that is real artwork the men are very skilled

[@timoyobrien7142]

Lovely documentary I enjoyed watching every second of it thank you for sharing!

[@Raw_Roots]

Beautiful and priceless ❤

[@gladyst7183]

Beautiful hard work i want to get rosewood carvings for antique furniture. From such a sustainable environment and a unique people full of generations of woodworking hands. Blessings great documentary never dissapointed meThe housesand doors craftmanshipwas top norch.. 🙌📖🙏

[@nikokaoja4247]

What we know what is life in our Hauses and cousy bads... Big respect ❤🇷🇸

[@racheller8753]

Absolutely magnificent beautiful Street wood building that house with no nails they are true artists beautiful souls!!

[@godfrey7372]

The art designs on the doors are magnificent🖤💯

[@adventurelover8521]

Beautiful culture.

[@jamesjohn1850]

Amazing and beautiful the people and their culture. Excellent video! I hope they survive as the are being drawn into commeercialism under the guise of protecting their carving arts and culture.

[@user-xt9qy5vh6e]

I really like this kind of life and tradition😍👍

[@revamp-ideas101tv7]

I would rather buy the bowl straight from the Men who went to the Forest to cut and laboured on the bowl for days than the way they are decorated for Tourist. To me it has no real history other than a look to it to bring it money. I like it the Original way plain and simple with all the labour of love that went it to it. ------- Wish I can own one now I would pay good money to the Village Men to make me one themselves. Great documentry wish them all the very best life has to offer them in their neck of the Woods. pun intended lol.

[@mariapereira5500]

Magical people with their masterpieces and talents. Mesmerizing episode ❤ Thank you Slice..

[@racheller8753]

That door is magical ✨

[@yungwood3909]

Peaceful people

[@edmilsonsilva7283]

Magnificent video!

[@java2894]

Wonderful gifted people I'll love to travel to get one of those

[@MemoriesOfLife-ve1oi]

Love this nature, all handicrafts

[@ryanhudson3807]

Hats off to their adept level of skill. Those bowls are truly amazing.

[@andrelawson1122]

Dadamunji is a visionary.

[@mikewilkins2030]

I tell you, life wasn’t created to be working a 9-5 and buying things all day! Living is work. You plant and enjoy!! Love seeing ancient biblical ppl! :)

[@teemorris5757]

This was awesome.... To the 10th power ... Best documentary keep em coming.

[@lincolnthinking]

beautiful woodcraft~