Vaudou
Synopsis
It was from Dahomey (now Benin, Africa) that the cult of the deads was exported - through the slave trade - to Brazil, and Haiti. The film narrates the modern story of this ethnographical, religious culture. A team of initiates could film troubling images documenting initiation ceremonies and the sacred lethargy that can take as much as seven, or even eleven days, and in which the body started decomposing itself. Then, the resuscitation happens.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Luc Magneron
- Original Title
- Vaudou
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Luc Magneron
Michel Seydoux
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Luc Magneron
Director
Michel Seydoux
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Vaudou
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What is Vaudou about?
It was from Dahomey (now Benin, Africa) that the cult of the deads was exported - through the slave trade - to Brazil, and Haiti. The film narrates the modern story of this ethnographical, religious culture. A team of initiates could film troubling images documenting initiation ceremonies and the sacred lethargy that can take as much as seven, or even eleven days, and in which the body started decomposing itself. Then, the resuscitation happens.
Who directed Vaudou?
Vaudou was directed by Jean-Luc Magneron.
Who stars in Vaudou?
The principal cast of Vaudou includes Not specified.
When was Vaudou released and how long is it?
Vaudou was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.