1953    19 minDokumentalny, Short
6.85.7
"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

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  • Jean RouchReżyseria / Scenariusz / Producer
  • Philippe LuzuyEditor
  • Lam Ibrahim DiaSound Recordist
  • Damouré ZikaSound Recordist

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