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Le Yenendi de Ganghel = Le Village foudroyé

Jean Rouch
1968 France 45 minutes French

In August 1968, the small fishing village of Ganghel near Niamey was burnt down by lightning. The priests and the Sorko fishermen then organized on the spot a “Yenendi”, or purification ceremony.

Production :
C.N.R.S. Audiovisuel
Distribution :
CNRS Images
Photography :
Jean Rouch

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