Mammy Water
1953
Documentary
Synopsis
"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.
Credits
Director
Crew
Jean Rouch (Cinematography)
Jean Rouch (Producer)
Damouré Zika (Sound Recordist)
Lam Ibrahim Dia (Sound Recordist)
Jean Rouch (Writer)
Original Poster
Mammy Water - Original Poster
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