The Rainmakers

1951

28m

8.0

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Overview

Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger. Dry Season: The village of Simiri; water carriers, the rainbow tree. Possession of the faithful making their way to the spirits' hut on the seventh day of the seventh month of the dry season. All of the inhabitants of the village go to the spirits' hut to celebrate the Yenendi, the festival of the rain. Preparation by the musicians: under the shelter, gourd drummers. The chief of the village, old Wadi Sorko, prepares his violin. Dance of the "spirit" horse (possession dance).

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Production Information

Production Countries

France

Spoken Languages

French

Quick Facts

Original Title	Yenendi: les hommes qui font la pluie
Release Date	February 22, 1951
Status	Released
Language	FR
IMDb ID	tt0210395

Cast

Key Crew

Jean Rouch

Director

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