- Series Statement
- Encyclopaedia cinematographica ; E 2954
- Subject
- Note
- Filmed in 1972. Produced and distributed by the Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film, Göttingen, Germany.
- English title: !ko Bushmen (Botswana, Kalahari Desert); Parts of a trance dance. 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 9-2349
- Call Number
- *MGZIDF 1650
- OCLC
- NYPY916002532-F
- Title
!ko-Buschmänner (Botswana, Kalahari) [electronic resource] : Ausschnitte aus einem Trancetanz.
- Imprint
1972.
- Description
1 streaming video file (NTSC) (11 min.) : sd., col.
- Series
Encyclopaedia cinematographica ; E 2954
- Summary
Spontaneous trance ritual which developed at night and lasted until morning. As the women clap and sing, the men move in a circle, touching the women to extract sickness and evil from them. A dancer repeatedly falls into trance and is aided by massage, washing, and water to drink.
- 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 9-2349
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
Motion pictures. !ko-Buschmänner (Botswana, Kalahari).
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Africa.
Exorcism.
Trance dances.
Medicine dance.
- Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 1650