Mammy Water (1953)
"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.
Director: Jean Rouch
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: January 1, 1953
Screenplay
Editing: Philippe Luzuy
Production: Les Films de la Pléiade
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
ritual, africa, ritual sacrifice, ghana
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mammy Water about?
- "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.
- Who directed Mammy Water?
- Mammy Water was directed by Jean Rouch.
- How long is Mammy Water?
- Mammy Water has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Mammy Water?
- Mammy Water is a Documentary film.
- Where was Mammy Water produced?
- Mammy Water was produced in France.