Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed

Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed

1948
22m
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Overview

Filmed in Firgoun, Niger, the film documents an initiation ceremony in which a young Songhay woman undergoes ritual preparation for the dance of possession. Led by zima (ritual priests), the ganandi ceremony teaches the structured movements and ritual practices required for participation in spirit possession rites associated with Kirey, the spirit of thunder. The film records the process through which the initiate is prepared to serve as a ceremonial medium within the community’s ritual tradition.

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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Countries
France Niger
Spoken Languages
French

Quick Facts

Original Title Initiation à la danse des possédés
Release Date February 22, 1948
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0210123

Cast

Key Crew

Jean Rouch
Director

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