Mammy Water
5.7
7 votes
1953
19m
Documentary
Overview
"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.
Directed by Jean Rouch
Details
Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1953
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Language
French
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