Serpent Mother
Synopsis
Serpent Mother is about devotion to the Goddess of Snakes and the importance of divine female power in West Bengal Indian life. The film's focus is the Jhapan Festival, the great celebration of snakes. Shown are festival preparations, the role of traditional arts and crafts in the worship of the Goddess, devotional singing, and an exposition of ritual action. The difficult and complex symbolism of the ritual is explained by the participants themselves. In addition to the commentary, this makes accessible what is, at first glance, exotic and inexplicable behavior.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ákos Östör, Allen Moore
- Original Score
- K. P. Udayabhanu
- Original Title
- Serpent Mother
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ákos Östör, Allen Moore
K. P. Udayabhanu
Department Leadership Roster
Ákos Östör
Director
Allen Moore
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Serpent Mother
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What is Serpent Mother about?
Serpent Mother is about devotion to the Goddess of Snakes and the importance of divine female power in West Bengal Indian life. The film's focus is the Jhapan Festival, the great celebration of snakes. Shown are festival preparations, the role of traditional arts and crafts in the worship of the Goddess, devotional singing, and an exposition of ritual action. The difficult and complex symbolism of the ritual is explained by the participants themselves. In addition to the commentary, this makes accessible what is, at first glance, exotic and inexplicable behavior.
Who directed Serpent Mother?
Serpent Mother was directed by Ákos Östör, Allen Moore.
Who stars in Serpent Mother?
The principal cast of Serpent Mother includes Robert Gardner.
When was Serpent Mother released and how long is it?
Serpent Mother was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Serpent Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Serpent Mother was composed by K. P. Udayabhanu.