The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija (1957)
A testimony to the performance of ritual dances. Although they were performed only during the so-called “unbaptized days”, the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany in the Orthodox Christianity, these dances are associated by some researchers with the Roman rosaries, the cult of the dead. Ritual clothing and the use of wooden swords to disperse the demons are important props in the dances that are believed to protect the folks from temptations and demons until they are baptized.
Director: Blagoja Drnkov
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 21 min
Release Date: January 1, 1957
Screenplay
Cinematography: Blagoja Drnkov
Production: Vardar Film
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Macedonian
Original Language: mk
Keywords
dance, ritual, baptism, customs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija about?
- A testimony to the performance of ritual dances. Although they were performed only during the so-called “unbaptized days”, the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany in the Orthodox Christianity, these dances are associated by some researchers with the Roman rosaries, the cult of the dead. Ritual clothing and the use of wooden swords to disperse the demons are important props in the dances that are believed to protect the folks from temptations and demons until they are baptized.
- Who directed The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija?
- The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija was directed by Blagoja Drnkov.
- How long is The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija?
- The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija has a runtime of 21m (21 minutes).
- What genre is The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija?
- The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija produced?
- The Rusalia Customs of Gevgelija was produced in Yugoslavia.