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Divine horsemen : the living gods of Haiti

Title
Divine horsemen : the living gods of Haiti [videorecording] / filmed by Maya Deren.
Publication
New York : Cherel Ito, 1978.

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  • Deren, Maya.
  • Ito, Cherel.
  • Itō, Teiji, 1922-2010.
Description
1 film reel (54 min.) : sd., b&w; 16 mm.
Summary
A documentary on the fascinating world of the Voudoun religion of Haiti. The viewer attends the rituals of Rada, Petro, and Congo cults, whose devotees commune with the cosmic powers through invocations, ritual offerings, sacrifices, songs and dance. Other scenes include dancers performing a stick dance and other dances at Rara (annual spring festival), and at Carnival (Mardi Gras).
Alternative Title
The living gods of Haiti
Subjects
Note
  • This film was posthumously edited by Teiji and Cherel Ito, and is a remarkable document of the Rada, Petro and Congo cults of Haiti.
  • "Filmed in Haiti, 1947-1951, by Maya Deren."
  • The narration was adapted from the book by Maya Deren, Divine horsemen: the living gods of Haiti, c1953.
  • Film editor, Cherel Ito; sound editor, Teiji Ito; narrators, John Genke, Joan Pape.
Call Number
Sc Visual VRA-281
OCLC
NYPG98-F155
Title
Divine horsemen : the living gods of Haiti [videorecording] / filmed by Maya Deren.
Imprint
New York : Cherel Ito, 1978.
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Deren, Maya. Photographer
Ito, Cherel.
Itō, Teiji, 1922-2010.
Deren, Maya. Divine horsemen.
Added Title
The living gods of Haiti [motion picture]
Research Call Number
Sc Visual MPB-215 Original of: Sc Visual VRA-281
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