Synopsis
Filmed in Firgoun, Niger, the film documents an initiation ceremony in which a young Songhay woman undergoes ritual preparation for the dance of possession. Led by zima (ritual priests), the ganandi ceremony teaches the structured movements and ritual practices required for participation in spirit possession rites associated with Kirey, the spirit of thunder. The film records the process through which the initiate is prepared to serve as a ceremonial medium within the community’s ritual tradition. Where to watch Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed movie free? Click the "Watch Now" button above to stream the film Initiation into the Dance of the Possessed in HD for free on SFlix.
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