The Spectre Watches Over Her (2017)
A reaction to the seminal text by Swiss anthropologist Paul Wirz, Exorcism and the Art of Healing in Ceylon, this silent, high contrast, hand-processed film considers a history of colonialism and ethnographic practices in South Asia. The filmmakers restages a Sanni Yakuma healing ritual that was performed over a 12-hour period.
Director: Rajee Samarasinghe
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: May 21, 2017
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spectre Watches Over Her about?
- A reaction to the seminal text by Swiss anthropologist Paul Wirz, Exorcism and the Art of Healing in Ceylon, this silent, high contrast, hand-processed film considers a history of colonialism and ethnographic practices in South Asia. The filmmakers restages a Sanni Yakuma healing ritual that was performed over a 12-hour period.
- Who directed The Spectre Watches Over Her?
- The Spectre Watches Over Her was directed by Rajee Samarasinghe.
- How long is The Spectre Watches Over Her?
- The Spectre Watches Over Her has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is The Spectre Watches Over Her?
- The Spectre Watches Over Her is a Documentary film.