Herr der Ziegen. Opfer und Weissagung bei den Hamar in Südäthiopien (1983)
The first part of the film focuses on life in the homestead of Baldambe, a Hamar elder, who comments on the intricacies of herding goats, the division of labour and the moral obligations obtaining between the members of his family. The second part deals with sacrifice and the ancient art of reading the entrails which are used in Hamar to cope with the physical and social threats of illness.
Director: Ivo Strecker
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: January 1, 1983
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ivo Strecker
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Herr der Ziegen. Opfer und Weissagung bei den Hamar in Südäthiopien about?
- The first part of the film focuses on life in the homestead of Baldambe, a Hamar elder, who comments on the intricacies of herding goats, the division of labour and the moral obligations obtaining between the members of his family. The second part deals with sacrifice and the ancient art of reading the entrails which are used in Hamar to cope with the physical and social threats of illness.
- Who directed Herr der Ziegen. Opfer und Weissagung bei den Hamar in Südäthiopien?
- Herr der Ziegen. Opfer und Weissagung bei den Hamar in Südäthiopien was directed by Ivo Strecker.
- How long is Herr der Ziegen. Opfer und Weissagung bei den Hamar in Südäthiopien?
- Herr der Ziegen. Opfer und Weissagung bei den Hamar in Südäthiopien has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).