30 minPGdocumentary
Le repas des esprits
30 minPGdocumentary
A 24-hour ceremony honoring ancestors takes place twice a year on Réunion island at the home of a soothsayer-healer.
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A 24-hour ceremony honoring ancestors takes place twice a year on Réunion island at the home of a soothsayer-healer.
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Madame Sautron, a soothsayer-healer, hosts a ceremony at her home on Réunion island. Inhabitants of Malagasy origin gather to honor their ancestors. The ritual occurs twice a year and spans 24 hours. The film captures the four stages of this ceremony, detailing the actions and preparations involved. Family members participate in rituals and offerings to connect with their lineage.
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