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Films
2 Films
with a digital version available
x
Region
“South Asia”
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Keywords
“Possession”
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Colour / Black and white
“Colour”
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films with a digital version
2
x
Region
South Asia
2
x
Country
India
1
Sri Lanka
1
Keywords
Children / Young people
1
Health / Health care / Healing
1
Possession
2
x
Religion / Belief / Faith
1
Ritual
1
Directors
Aaltonen, Jouko
1
Nairn, Charlie
1
Pakaslahti, Antti
1
Series
Disappearing World Series
1
not set
1
Country of production
Finland
1
United Kingdom
1
Year of production
1973
1
2000
1
Colour / Black and white
Film list
Kataragama: A God for All Seasons
1973
52
‘
Directed by
Charlie Nairn
.
In ever-increasing numbers Sinhalese of all religions (Muslims, Christians and Buddhists) are turning to Kataragama, an ancient Hindu God, at times of trouble and desperation. Once a year pilgrims
South Asia
Religion / Belief / Faith
Ritual
Possession
Kusum
2000
69
‘
Directed by
Jouko Aaltonen
Antti Pakaslahti
.
Kusum is a 14-year-old Indian girl. She lives and attends school in Delhi. Kaushal, her father, drives a motorised rickshaw and works his fingers to the bone to support his family. Sumitra, Kusum’s
South Asia
Children / Young people
Health / Health care / Healing
Possession