FRANCE · 1973

Funeral Rites for Women in Bongo

Jean Rouch
French New Wave Dogon funeral rituals women's roles in ceremonies Mali village life death and mourning practices cultural traditions
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Synopsis

In Mali, women's funeral rite takes place in the village of Bongo, in Dogon country.

Year1973
CountryFrance
DirectorJean Rouch
Funeral Rites for Women in Bongo poster

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