Mammy water [videorecording] / Ministère de la culture, Les archives du film du Centre national de la cinématographie présentent ; Pierre Braunberger présente ; un film de Jean Rouch ; Films de la Pléiade.
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953-54 and released in 1956.
Summary:
A portrait of a fishing village, Shama, Ghana, on the Gulf of Guinea, as filmed in 1953 and 1954. The success of the fishermen is governed by water spirits ("Mammy water") which are honored with ceremonies and offerings to the sea.
Series:
Six films by Jean Rouch
OCLC:
(OCoLC)825067504
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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