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Kings of the Water
directed by Philip Haas, 1954-; produced by Fernando Trueba, 1955-, Centre Georges Pompidou and Methodact Ltd.; performed by Cyprien Tokoudagba, 1939-2012 (Harrington Park, NJ: Milestone Films, 1991), 58 mins,
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Cyprien Tokoudagba is an important person in the city of Abomey in the West African republic of Benin. He paints the religious houses of the vodoun -- sacred temples dedicated to the worship of revered ancestors. In Kings of the Water, Cyprien paints three brilliantly colored vodoun figures and takes part in the c...
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directed by Philip Haas, 1954-; produced by Fernando Trueba, 1955-, Centre Georges Pompidou and Methodact Ltd.; performed by Cyprien Tokoudagba, 1939-2012 (Harrington Park, NJ: Milestone Films, 1991), 58 mins,
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Cyprien Tokoudagba is an important person in the city of Abomey in the West African republic of Benin. He paints the religious houses of the vodoun -- sacred temples dedicated to the worship of revered ancestors. In Kings of the Water, Cyprien paints three brilliantly colored vodoun figures and takes part in the ceremony to open a new temple. The film follows Cyprien to two local ceremonies, one in which the dead are believed to come back to inst...
Cyprien Tokoudagba is an important person in the city of Abomey in the West African republic of Benin. He paints the religious houses of the vodoun -- sacred temples dedicated to the worship of revered ancestors. In Kings of the Water, Cyprien paints three brilliantly colored vodoun figures and takes part in the ceremony to open a new temple. The film follows Cyprien to two local ceremonies, one in which the dead are believed to come back to instruct the living through wild dancing and another in which women warriors dance for the king. The film is an incredible journey through West African religion and art.
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Field of Study
Film
Content Type
Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
Cyprien Tokoudagba, 1939-2012
Contributor
Fernando Trueba, 1955-, Centre Georges Pompidou, Methodact Ltd.
Author / Creator
Philip Haas, 1954-, Cyprien Tokoudagba, 1939-2012
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
Milestone Films
Person Discussed
Cyprien Tokoudagba, 1939-2012
Topic / Theme
Visual artists, Religious rites and ceremonies, Himself 1
Copyright Message
©1991 Methodact
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