Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death (1981)
Sigui 1967-1973: invention de la parole et de la mort is a never-before-seen synthesis of the roaming ceremony of the Dogon people living in Mali, the Sigui. It is celebrated for seven years every sixty years, and it is to commemorate the first forefather’s death and funeral and the bestowal of speech to humans.
Director: Jean Rouch, Germaine Dieterlen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 123 min
Release Date: July 6, 1981
Country: France, Mali
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death about?
- Sigui 1967-1973: invention de la parole et de la mort is a never-before-seen synthesis of the roaming ceremony of the Dogon people living in Mali, the Sigui. It is celebrated for seven years every sixty years, and it is to commemorate the first forefather’s death and funeral and the bestowal of speech to humans.
- Who directed Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death?
- Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death was directed by Jean Rouch, Germaine Dieterlen.
- How long is Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death?
- Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death has a runtime of 2h 3m (123 minutes).
- What genre is Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death?
- Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death produced?
- Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death was produced in France, Mali.