Films

Film list

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Beneath the Budding Greenwoods 2004 25'
Directed by Evie Wright.
Anne and Rosemary both chose to bury their husbands in the woods, whereas Tony was certain he didn't want a vicar at his wife's funeral. Focusing on the experiences of three grieving widows, the film
British-Irish Isles Environment Ritual Death Religion / Belief / Faith
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In Search of the Hamat’sa: A Tale of Headhunting 2004 33'
Directed by Aaron Glass.
The Hamat’sa (or “Cannibal Dance”) is the most important—and highly represented ceremony of the Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl) people of British Columbia. This film traces the history of
North America Archival material / Museum displays Dance / Theatre / Performance Ritual Informant-researcher relationship Indigenous peoples / First Nations peoples
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Séance Reflections with Richard Werbner 2004 45'
Directed by Richard Werbner.
Njebe and Martha are a childless couple living in Botswana’s capital. Seeking to recover their well-being, they consult a charismatic diviner and healer, in Njebe’s old village, Moremi. They
Southern Africa Health / Health care / Healing Ritual Reproduction (biology)