Mosori Monika (1970)

Mosori Monika (1970) poster

Filmed at Mission San Francisco de Guayo on the Orinoco River Delta in Venezuela, in 1965. A Franciscan nun and an Indian woman describe the Indian way of life before and after the arrival of the mission 20 years prior to the making of the film; their words are translated to English voice-over. They discuss marriage ceremonies, fishing, gender roles in work distribution and family responsibilities, shamanism and death rituals. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Film Preservation Foundation in 2011.

Director: Chick Strand
Runtime: 20 min
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Editing: Chick Strand
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mosori Monika about?
Filmed at Mission San Francisco de Guayo on the Orinoco River Delta in Venezuela, in 1965. A Franciscan nun and an Indian woman describe the Indian way of life before and after the arrival of the mission 20 years prior to the making of the film; their words are translated to English voice-over. They discuss marriage ceremonies, fishing, gender roles in work distribution and family responsibilities, shamanism and death rituals. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Film Preservation Foundation in 2011.
Who directed Mosori Monika?
Mosori Monika was directed by Chick Strand.
How long is Mosori Monika?
Mosori Monika has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).