Storyline

"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.

Key Information

Director Jean Rouch
Writers Jean Rouch
Studio Les Films de la Pléiade
Rating 5.7/10
Language FR

Frequently Asked Questions

Mammy Water was released on January 1, 1953.

The runtime of Mammy Water is 19m.

Mammy Water is a Documentary movie.

Mammy Water has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Mammy Water is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Mammy Water was directed by Jean Rouch.

Mammy Water is originally in French.