Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1974
Runtime: 60 min
Status: Released
The Dama of Ambara: To Enchant Death
1974
60 min
Overview
Every five years, the mask society of the Dogons of Sanga, Mali, organizes a great Dama, a ceremony to end the period of mourning and drive away "the dangerous thing". The Dama shown here is for seven dignitaries, one of whom was called Ambara Dolo.
Genres
Documentary
Production Countries
- France
Spoken Languages
- French fr
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Cast
Crew
Jean Rouch
Director
Jean Rouch
Writer
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