Mounted By The Gods (2003)

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In 1988, Albert Venzago set out to cross Africa on a Vespa. After miles in the blistering heat, it broke down in a remote village in Benin. There he encountered Mahounon, one of the most influential voodoo priests of West Africa. Abandoning his planned trip, Venzago set out instead on an odyssey through the world of African voodoo, to which he and his camera gained extraordinary access. Venzago followed Mahounon with his camera for nearly ten years, filming secret Voodoo ceremonies and sacrificial rituals. He witnessed Mahounon’s extraordinary search for a successor to lead the cult, and he watched as the anointed eleven-year old boy, Gounon, was schooled in black and white magic, rituals, and the intricate workings of the Fa, or Voodoo oracle. Venzago’s camera evokes the religious ecstasy of these ceremonies as well as their otherworldly atmosphere. His photographs illuminate this mysterious and potent Voodoo culture and religion.

Director: Alberto Venzago
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: Traumwerk Filmproduktion GmbH
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mounted By The Gods about?
In 1988, Albert Venzago set out to cross Africa on a Vespa. After miles in the blistering heat, it broke down in a remote village in Benin. There he encountered Mahounon, one of the most influential voodoo priests of West Africa. Abandoning his planned trip, Venzago set out instead on an odyssey through the world of African voodoo, to which he and his camera gained extraordinary access. Venzago followed Mahounon with his camera for nearly ten years, filming secret Voodoo ceremonies and sacrificial rituals. He witnessed Mahounon’s extraordinary search for a successor to lead the cult, and he watched as the anointed eleven-year old boy, Gounon, was schooled in black and white magic, rituals, and the intricate workings of the Fa, or Voodoo oracle. Venzago’s camera evokes the religious ecstasy of these ceremonies as well as their otherworldly atmosphere. His photographs illuminate this mysterious and potent Voodoo culture and religion.
Who directed Mounted By The Gods?
Mounted By The Gods was directed by Alberto Venzago.
Who stars in Mounted By The Gods?
Mounted By The Gods stars Jean-Luc Julien.
How long is Mounted By The Gods?
Mounted By The Gods has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Mounted By The Gods?
Mounted By The Gods is a Documentary film.
Where was Mounted By The Gods produced?
Mounted By The Gods was produced in Germany.