Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai
Funerailles A Bongo: Le Vieux Anai
Synopsis
In 1972, the Dogon of the Bandiagara cliff in Mali celebrated the funeral of Anaï Dolo, head of the Bongo Masks Society, who died at the age of 122. On this occasion, the large Bongo mask, is erected and for twenty days, family members, elders, men from neighbouring villages purify the village.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Rouch, Germaine Dieterlen
- Original Title
- Funerailles A Bongo: Le Vieux Anai
- Country of Origin
- France, Mali
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- CNRS Images, Comité du film Éthnographique, Institut de Recherches en Sciences Humaines, SERDAV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Rouch, Germaine Dieterlen
Danièle Tessier
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Rouch
Director
Germaine Dieterlen
Director
Danièle Tessier
Editor
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What is Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai about?
In 1972, the Dogon of the Bandiagara cliff in Mali celebrated the funeral of Anaï Dolo, head of the Bongo Masks Society, who died at the age of 122. On this occasion, the large Bongo mask, is erected and for twenty days, family members, elders, men from neighbouring villages purify the village.
Who directed Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai?
Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai was directed by Jean Rouch, Germaine Dieterlen.
Who stars in Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai?
The principal cast of Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai includes Not specified.
When was Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai released and how long is it?
Funeral at Bongo: The Death of Old Anai was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.