If Vagina Had Teeth: The Shona Rainmaking Ceremony in Western Mozambique

If Vagina Had Teeth: The Shona Rainmaking Ceremony in Western Mozambique

2009
58m
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Overview

"Ritual reversals" or "rituals of rebellion" are concepts used for mock rituals performed in Southern and Eastern Africa. During fertility rituals, like rain ceremonies, women in their songs and dances demonstrate obscene behaviour while they behave like men. These are secret performances open strictly for elderly men and women. Still, we were invited to record the rain making ceremony in the land of Chief Chassuka, Manika Province in Mozambique, in order to document the ritual for the younger generations. These rituals are a fading tradition probably due to the special character of the songs and dances.

Status: Released

Language: SN

Production Information

Production Countries
Estonia Mozambique
Spoken Languages
Shona

Keywords

ritual mozambique

Quick Facts

Release Date March 26, 2009
Status Released
Language SN

Cast

Key Crew

Tore Sætersdal
Producer
Frode Storaas
Producer
Liivo Niglas
Producer
Liivo Niglas
Director
Frode Storaas
Director
Liivo Niglas
Screenplay
Frode Storaas
Screenplay