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If Vagina Had Teeth: The Shona Rainmaking Ceremony in Western Mozambique (2009) [N/A]

Release Date:
March 26, 2009

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

Alternate Titles:
Kui vagiinal oleks hambad: Šona vihmategemistseremoonia Lääne-Mosambiigis

Genres:
Documentary

Production Countries:
Estonia | Mozambique

Ratings / Certifications:
 N/A

Runtime: 58

Overview from TheMovieDB

"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

Cinematography:
Liivo Niglas
Frode Storaas

Director:
Liivo Niglas
Frode Storaas

Editor:
Liivo Niglas
Marju Juhkum

Producer:
Tore Sætersdal
Frode Storaas
Liivo Niglas

Screenplay:
Liivo Niglas
Frode Storaas

Sound Designer:
Liivo Niglas
Frode Storaas

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