Films - RAI FILM

RAI FILM

Film list

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A Balinese Trance Séance 1980 46‘

Directed by Timothy Asch Linda Connor .

Jero Tapakan is ‘entered’ by deities and spirits who converse with her clients. Unbeknown to her, they wish to contact the spirit of their dead son to learn the cause of his death and his wishes

South-East Asia Death Possession Ritual

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A Celebration of Origins: Wai Brama, Flores, Indonesia 1992 45‘

Directed by Timothy Asch Patsy Asch .

This film is a record of the gren mahe rituals of the people of the domain of Wai Brama. The gren mahe is the largest religious event of the Wai Brama ceremonial system and requires the participation

South-East Asia Ritual Religion / Belief / Faith

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Releasing the Spirits: a village cremation in Bali 1991 44‘

Directed by Patsy Asch Linda Connor Timothy Asch .

In 1978, as part of the preparations for the island-wide ceremony eka dasa rudra, religious officials urged all Balinese to cleanse the island by cremating their dead. Many were forced to pool

South-East Asia Death Ritual

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Spear and Sword: a Payment of Bridewealth on the Island of Roti 1988 22‘

Directed by James J. Fox Timothy Asch Patsy Asch .

The film begins as the groom’s side gathers the animals and money for a bridewealth payment, and discusses problems that might arise in negotiating the exchange. In ritual silence, they walk to the

South-East Asia Ritual Marriage Family / Kinship