Papagaio (Djambi) (2014)
A major new 16mm film work Papagaio (Djambi) 2014, shot in São Tomé and Príncipe (a Portuguese speaking Island nation off the western coast of Central Africa), bears witness to a West African voodoo ritual, known locally as D’Jambi. Whilst intoxicated, the participants dance and enter a state of trance in which they channel the spirits of the dead. At times the footage is shot by the artists, and at other moments the camera becomes an alibi, held and manoeuvred by one of the participants.
Director: Pedro Paiva, João Maria Gusmão
Runtime: 43 min
Release Date: January 1, 2014
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pedro Paiva, João Maria Gusmão
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Papagaio (Djambi) about?
- A major new 16mm film work Papagaio (Djambi) 2014, shot in São Tomé and Príncipe (a Portuguese speaking Island nation off the western coast of Central Africa), bears witness to a West African voodoo ritual, known locally as D’Jambi. Whilst intoxicated, the participants dance and enter a state of trance in which they channel the spirits of the dead. At times the footage is shot by the artists, and at other moments the camera becomes an alibi, held and manoeuvred by one of the participants.
- Who directed Papagaio (Djambi)?
- Papagaio (Djambi) was directed by Pedro Paiva, João Maria Gusmão.
- How long is Papagaio (Djambi)?
- Papagaio (Djambi) has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).