Mammy Water

Mammy Water

Release Date: 1953-01-01

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.

Rating: 5 / 10

Cast

Crew

  • Jean Rouch - Director

  • Jean Rouch - Producer

  • Jean Rouch - Writer

  • Jean Rouch - Cinematography

  • Philippe Luzuy - Editor

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