Acera, or the Witches' Dance (1972)
In mud flats along the coast of Brittany we watch acera, small ball-shaped mollusks that are about two inches in diameter. They rest in mud; then, in water, they dance, their skirt-like hood spreading like a dervish's cassock. They spin and spin. The film adds musical accompaniment. We watch them mate and secrete eggs: acera are both male and female, and can form chains with other acera in which they simultaneously mate as a male and as a female. The eggs hatch, and the cycle begins again.
Director: Jean Painlevé, Geneviève Hamon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Music: Pierre Jansen
Cinematography: Geneviève Hamon, Jean Painlevé
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Acera, or the Witches' Dance about?
- In mud flats along the coast of Brittany we watch acera, small ball-shaped mollusks that are about two inches in diameter. They rest in mud; then, in water, they dance, their skirt-like hood spreading like a dervish's cassock. They spin and spin. The film adds musical accompaniment. We watch them mate and secrete eggs: acera are both male and female, and can form chains with other acera in which they simultaneously mate as a male and as a female. The eggs hatch, and the cycle begins again.
- Who directed Acera, or the Witches' Dance?
- Acera, or the Witches' Dance was directed by Jean Painlevé, Geneviève Hamon.
- How long is Acera, or the Witches' Dance?
- Acera, or the Witches' Dance has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
- What genre is Acera, or the Witches' Dance?
- Acera, or the Witches' Dance is a Documentary film.
- Where was Acera, or the Witches' Dance produced?
- Acera, or the Witches' Dance was produced in France.