Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti
Synopsis
This intimate ethnographic study of Voudoun dances and rituals was shot by Maya Deren during her years in Haiti (1947-1951); she never edited the footage, so this “finished” version was made by Teiji Ito and Cherel Ito after Deren’s death.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cherel Ito, Maya Deren, Teiji Ito
- Screenplay & Story
- Cherel Ito, Teiji Ito, Maya Deren
- Original Score
- Teiji Ito
- Original Title
- Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Haitian; Haitian Creole, English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- A Mystic Fire Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cherel Ito, Maya Deren, Teiji Ito
Cherel Ito, Teiji Ito, Maya Deren
Teiji Ito
Maya Deren
Cherel Ito
Department Leadership Roster
Cherel Ito
Director
Maya Deren
Director
Teiji Ito
Director
Maya Deren
Director of Photography
Cherel Ito
Editor
Cherel Ito
Writer
Teiji Ito
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti
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What is Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti about?
This intimate ethnographic study of Voudoun dances and rituals was shot by Maya Deren during her years in Haiti (1947-1951); she never edited the footage, so this “finished” version was made by Teiji Ito and Cherel Ito after Deren’s death.
Who directed Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti?
Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti was directed by Cherel Ito, Maya Deren, Teiji Ito.
Who stars in Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti?
The principal cast of Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti includes John Genke, Joan Pape.
When was Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti released and how long is it?
Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti was composed by Teiji Ito.
Is Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti based on a book or true story?
Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Maya Deren".