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Mammy Water

5.7/ 10IMDb6.87
195319m

Overview

"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.

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Crew

Director
Jean Rouch
Writer
Jean Rouch
Producer
Jean Rouch
Production
Les Films de la Pléiade

Frequently asked questions

What is Mammy Water rated?

Mammy Water has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 7 votes.

Who directed Mammy Water?

Mammy Water was directed by Jean Rouch.

When was Mammy Water released?

Mammy Water was released in 1953.