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Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti (1985)

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Synopsis:
A journey into the fascinating world of the Voudoun religion of Haiti filmed by Maya Deren during 1947-1951, and edited posthumously by Teji and Cherel Ito. The viewer attends the rituals of Rada, Petro and Congo cults, whose devotees commune with the cosmic powers through invocations ritual offerings, song and dance. The Voudoun pantheon of deities, or Ioa are introduced as living gods, actually taking possession of their devotees. Also featured are the Rara and Mardi Gras celebrations. Although best-known as a pioneer of the independent experimental cinema, Maya Deren was also a Voudoun initiate and hence able to take her camera and recorder where few have gone before or since.
The soundtrack conveys the stirring, invocatory power of the ritual drumming and singing. Maya went first to Haiti as an artist, thinking to make a film in which Haitian dance should be a leading theme. But the manifestation of rapture that first fascinated her and then seized her transported her beyond the bounds of any art she had ever known. She was open to the messages of the speechless deep, which is, indeed, the wellspring of the mysteries.
Directors:
, Cherel Ito
Voiced By:
John Genke, Joan Pape
Writers:
Maya Deren, Cherel Ito
Studio:
Microcinema
Genres:
Documentary, Special Interest
BBFC:
Release Date:
Not available for rental
Run Time:
58 minutes
Languages:
English
DVD Regions:
Region 0 (All)
Formats:
NTSC
Aspect Ratio:
Full Screen 1.33:1 / 4:3
Colour:
B & W

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