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202425 minPGdocumentary

Vodu

202425 minPGdocumentary

Dzifa Kusenuh travels to Ghana with her father to explore their spiritual heritage and confront her acceptance of his beliefs.

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Eva van Weeghel

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Dzifa Kusenuh travels to Ghana with her father to explore their spiritual heritage and confront her acceptance of his beliefs.

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Eva van Weegheldirector

Dzifa Kusenuh

Dzifa Kusenuhcast

Atsu Kusenuhcast

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Dzifa Kusenuh has vivid dreams, some of which disturb her. Her father interprets these as visions linked to their spiritual background. Together, they travel to Ghana to explore this heritage. They confront the question of whether Dzifa will accept her father's beliefs. The documentary, directed by Eva van Weeghel, runs for 25 minutes and presents a personal narrative centered on family and spirituality.

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