Acera, or the Witches' Dance
Acéra ou Le bal des sorcières
Synopsis
In mud flats along the coast of Brittany we watch acera, small ball-shaped mollusks that are about two inches in diameter. They rest in mud; then, in water, they dance, their skirt-like hood spreading like a dervish's cassock. They spin and spin. The film adds musical accompaniment. We watch them mate and secrete eggs: acera are both male and female, and can form chains with other acera in which they simultaneously mate as a male and as a female. The eggs hatch, and the cycle begins again.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé
- Original Score
- Pierre Jansen
- Original Title
- Acéra ou Le bal des sorcières
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé
Pierre Jansen
Jean Painlevé, Geneviève Hamon
Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé
Department Leadership Roster
Geneviève Hamon
Director
Jean Painlevé
Director
Geneviève Hamon
Producer
Jean Painlevé
Director of Photography
Geneviève Hamon
Director of Photography
Jean Painlevé
Producer
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What is Acera, or the Witches' Dance about?
In mud flats along the coast of Brittany we watch acera, small ball-shaped mollusks that are about two inches in diameter. They rest in mud; then, in water, they dance, their skirt-like hood spreading like a dervish's cassock. They spin and spin. The film adds musical accompaniment. We watch them mate and secrete eggs: acera are both male and female, and can form chains with other acera in which they simultaneously mate as a male and as a female. The eggs hatch, and the cycle begins again.
Who directed Acera, or the Witches' Dance?
Acera, or the Witches' Dance was directed by Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé.
Who stars in Acera, or the Witches' Dance?
The principal cast of Acera, or the Witches' Dance includes Not specified.
When was Acera, or the Witches' Dance released and how long is it?
Acera, or the Witches' Dance was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Acera, or the Witches' Dance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Acera, or the Witches' Dance was composed by Pierre Jansen.