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FRANCE · 1948
The Magicians of Wanzerbé
Synopsis
Filmed in Wanzerbé, Niger, this short documentary records ritual, market exchange, and ceremonial practices, documenting divination, sacrifice, and collective rites intended to protect the village and its inhabitants.
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France · French New Wave
Films with Similar Themes
ritual practices · divination · sacrifice · market exchange · village ceremony
