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Mammy Water

★ 5.8 (5 votes) | 1953 | 0h 19m
Documentary
Overview

"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date January 1, 1953
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production Les Films de la Pléiade

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