The sangomas

The sangomas

  • Directed by Seipati Nxumalo
  • South Africa, 1985
  • Workshops in South Africa - Johannesburg
  • Spirituality & Religion
  • Shooting place : Johannesburg
  • Duration : 54 min
  • Audio : Zulu

Synopsis

The initiation rites of a Sangoma, a medium, healer or witch doctor, which take place in a neighbourhood of Soweto.

  • Direction : Seipati Nxumalo
  • Image : Seipati Nxumalo

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