If Vagina Had Teeth: The Shona Rainmaking Ceremony in Western Mozambique

If Vagina Had Teeth: The Shona Rainmaking Ceremony in Western Mozambique (2009)


  • Genre: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2009-03-26
  • Runtime: 0h 58min
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  • Production Country: Estonia, Mozambique
  • Directors: Liivo Niglas, Frode Storaas.

Summary

"Ritual reversals" or "rituals of rebellion" are concepts used for mock rituals performed in Southern and Eastern Africa. During fertility rituals, like rain ceremonies, women in their songs and dances demonstrate obscene behaviour while they behave like men. These are secret performances open strictly for elderly men and women. Still, we were invited to record the rain making ceremony in the land of Chief Chassuka, Manika Province in Mozambique, in order to document the ritual for the younger generations. These rituals are a fading tradition probably due to the special character of the songs and dances.

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Production Tore Sætersdal Producer
Writing Frode Storaas Screenplay
Crew Frode Storaas Cinematography
Sound Liivo Niglas Sound Designer
Production Frode Storaas Producer
Directing Liivo Niglas Director
Editing Liivo Niglas Editor
Writing Liivo Niglas Screenplay
Crew Liivo Niglas Cinematography
Production Liivo Niglas Producer
Directing Frode Storaas Director
Editing Marju Juhkum Editor
Sound Frode Storaas Sound Designer

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