- Series Statement
- Encyclopaedia cinematographica ; E 1351
- Subject
- Note
- Filmed in 1964. Produced and distributed by the Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film, Göttingen, Germany.
- English title: Omar Arabs (Central Sudan, Southern Wadai); Recreational dances "djersiss" and "sa." For a descriptive pamphlet in German, with English summary, see: *MGS (General) Encyclopaedia cinematographica.
- Access (note)
- Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
- Funding (note)
- Preservation of this video was supported by a donation from Lynn Garafola.
- Local note
- Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2331
- Call Number
- *MGZIDF 1633
- OCLC
- NYPY916001996-F
- Title
Omar-Araber (Zentralsudan, Süd-Wadai) [electronic resource] : Unterhaltungstänze "djersiss" und "sa".
- Imprint
1964.
- Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (4 min.) : sd., col.
- Series
Encyclopaedia cinematographica ; E 1351
- Summary
Filmed in the village of Tialo-Ibeda. The first dance, "djersiss," is performed by women and men in couples in a semicircle; in the second dance, "sa," the dancers are arranged in a line. Both dances are characterized by upward leaps, the men brandishing swords or daggers.
- Restricted Access
Patrons can access streaming video file online only on site at the Library for the Performing Arts.
- Funding
Preservation of this video was supported by a donation from Lynn Garafola.
- Local Note
Former call number: *MGZIC 9-2331
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
Motion pictures. Omar-Araber (Zentralsudan, Süd-Wadai)
- Local Subject
Weapon dances.
- Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 1633