Movie

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed

★ 10.0(1)194822m

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Director: Jean Rouch
Release date: 1948-02-22
Runtime: 22m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: France

About Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed is a 1948 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Jean Rouch. It has a runtime of 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed in Turkey — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Filmed in Firgoun, Niger, the film documents an initiation ceremony in which a young Songhay woman undergoes ritual preparation for the dance of possession. Led by zima (ritual priests), the ganandi ceremony teaches the structured movements and ritual practices required for participation in spirit possession rites associated with Kirey, the spirit of thunder. The film records the process through which the initiate is prepared to serve as a ceremonial medium within the community’s ritual tradition.

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How long is Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed?+

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed has a runtime of 22 minutes (22 minutes).

When did Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed come out?+

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed is a 1948 movie directed by Jean Rouch.

What genre is Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed?+

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed is Documentary film.

Who directed Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed?+

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed was directed by Jean Rouch.