Mammy Water (1953)

"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.

Genres: Documentary

Stars: N/A

Release Date: 1953-01-01

Country: France

Ratings: 5 / 10 (6 votes)

Runtime: 19 mins