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Disappearing World, The Dervishes of Kurdistan
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directed by Brian Moser, fl. 1960; produced by Brian Moser, fl. 1960, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1973), 59 mins
A community of Kurds resident in Iran on the border with Iraq forms the subject of this film. Many of the inhabitants of the community are refugees from Kurdish areas of Iraq and the villagers are Qadiri Dervishes – followers of an ecstatic mystical cult of Islam. The unusual manifestations of the Qadiri Dervish...
directed by Brian Moser, fl. 1960; produced by Brian Moser, fl. 1960, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1973), 59 mins
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Disappearing World, The Shilluk of Southern Sudan
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directed by Chris Curling, fl. 1974-2017; produced by Chris Curling, fl. 1974-2017, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1976), 53 mins
This film presents a compelling visual and aural analysis of Shilluk kingship in 1975, and provides a very useful complement to Evans-Pritchard's 1948 text, The Divine Kingship of the Shilluk. Although the Reth (king) has been reduced to the status of second-class magistrate in dispute settlement by the Sundanese...
directed by Chris Curling, fl. 1974-2017; produced by Chris Curling, fl. 1974-2017, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1976), 53 mins
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Disappearing World, Khyber
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directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute), 54 mins
For more than a century Britain was engaged in war with the Pashtun tribesmen of India's North West frontier. It began with the bloodiest massacre in the history of the British Empire when, in January 1842, some 17,000 British soldiers, women and children died in Gandamark, en route to the Khyber Pass. ‘Khyber€..
directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute), 54 mins
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Disappearing World, Afghan Exodus
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directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1980), 53 mins
This documentary by Akbar Ahmed and Andre Singer is about the Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan and tribal groups in the area.
directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1980), 53 mins
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Disappearing World, The Pathans
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directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute), 39 mins
There are twelve million Pathans. Bound by a common language, a common heritage and the unifying force of Islam, these proud and independent people do not acknowledge the geographical boundary which divides them between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This film was shot at the same time as Khyber in Pakistan, close to t...
directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute), 39 mins
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Disappearing World, Witchcraft Among the Azande
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directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1981), 53 mins
This documentary analyzes the role of witchcraft among the Azande people of central Africa, who considered it to be a major danger. They believe that witchcraft can be inherited and that a person can be a witch without realizing her or his bad influence. The film shows that, because of this danger, effective means...
directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1981), 53 mins
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Disappearing World, The Kazakhs of China
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directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1983), 55 mins
The Kazakhs of Xinjiang (Sinkiang) are one of the fifty-five national minorities that now live within the borders of the People's Republic of China. The policy of the Chinese Communist Party toward these people has been one of Sinofication, a neutralization of 'reactionary' local leaders and an alliance of Han Chi...
directed by Andre Singer, fl. 1975; produced by Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Disappearing World (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1983), 55 mins
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Forbidden Rites, Cannibalism
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directed by Tom Sheahan, fl. 1999 and Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Forbidden Rites (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1999), 54 mins
The history of cannibalism around the world and its role in different culture, from ancient Britain to Papua New Guinea. The Forbidden Rites trilogy explores cannibalism, head hunting and human sacrifice. This series includes first-hand accounts, expert interviews, and rarely seen footage. It reveals the legends b...
directed by Tom Sheahan, fl. 1999 and Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Forbidden Rites (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1999), 54 mins
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Forbidden Rites, Cannibalism (Teacher's Edition)
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directed by Tom Sheahan, fl. 1999 and Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Forbidden Rites (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1999), 54 mins
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Drawing on a wide range of international examples, including ancient Britain and Papua New Guinea, this film investigates the history of cannibalism around the world. It encourages viewers to question what is and is not classifed as cannibalism. The film is part of ‘The Fo...

directed by Tom Sheahan, fl. 1999 and Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Forbidden Rites (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1999), 54 mins
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Forbidden Rites, Human Sacrifice
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directed by Tom Sheahan, fl. 1999 and Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Forbidden Rites (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1999), 53 mins
The documentary gives insight into the ancient rituals and religious practices involved in human sacrifice. The Forbidden Rites trilogy explores cannibalism, head hunting and human sacrifice. This series includes first-hand accounts, expert interviews, and rarely seen footage. It reveals the legends behind man-ea...
directed by Tom Sheahan, fl. 1999 and Andre Singer, fl. 1975, in Forbidden Rites (London, England: Royal Anthropological Institute, 1999), 53 mins
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