Documentary

Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death

Sigui 1967-1973: invention de la parole et de la mort is a never-before-seen synthesis of the roaming ceremony of the Dogon people living in Mali, the Sigui. It is celebrated for seven years every sixty years, and it is to commemorate the first forefather’s death and funeral and the bestowal of speech to humans.

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Release Date

July 6, 1981

Status

Released

Original Title

Sigui synthèse, l'invention de la parole et de la mort

Runtime

2h 3min

Budget

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Revenue

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Language

French

Production Companies

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Part of

Sigui Synthesis Collection

Includes: Sigui 1967: L'enclume de Yougo, Sigui 1968: The Dancers of Tyogou, Sigui 1969: The Cave of Bongo, Sigui 1970: The Clamours of Amani, Sigui 1971: The Dune of Idyeli, Sigui 1972: The Loincloths of Yamé, Sigui 1973: The Canopy of Circumcision, Sigui Synthesis: The Invention of Speech and Death