N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen (1969)

Tchai is the word used by Ju/'hoansi to describe getting together to dance and sing; n/um can be translated as medicine, or supernatural potency. In the 1950's, when this film was shot, Ju/'hoansi gathered for "medicine dances" often, usually at night, and sometimes such dances lasted until dawn.

Director: John Marshall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Editing: Frank Galvin
Original Language: en

Keywords

dance, africa, anthropology, trance, healing, kalahari desert, medicine dance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen about?
Tchai is the word used by Ju/'hoansi to describe getting together to dance and sing; n/um can be translated as medicine, or supernatural potency. In the 1950's, when this film was shot, Ju/'hoansi gathered for "medicine dances" often, usually at night, and sometimes such dances lasted until dawn.
Who directed N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen?
N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen was directed by John Marshall.
How long is N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen?
N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen?
N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen is a Documentary film.