Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo (1967)

Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo (1967) poster

Beginning of the sextenary festival of the Sigui among the Dogon of the Bandiagara cliff in Mali. This first ceremony takes place at the village of Yougo Dogorou. The men, shaved and dressed in ritual clothes of the Sigui, enter the public square dancing the snake dance. They honor the terraces of the famous dead of the last sixty years and go to drink the sacramental millet beer.

Director: Germaine Dieterlen, Jean Rouch, Gilbert Rouget
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 37 min
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Country: France, Mali
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo about?
Beginning of the sextenary festival of the Sigui among the Dogon of the Bandiagara cliff in Mali. This first ceremony takes place at the village of Yougo Dogorou. The men, shaved and dressed in ritual clothes of the Sigui, enter the public square dancing the snake dance. They honor the terraces of the famous dead of the last sixty years and go to drink the sacramental millet beer.
Who directed Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo?
Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo was directed by Germaine Dieterlen, Jean Rouch, Gilbert Rouget.
How long is Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo?
Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
What genre is Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo?
Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo is a Documentary film.
Where was Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo produced?
Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo was produced in France, Mali.