Circumcision

Circumcision

★ 4.8IMDb Score
Released:1949-01-01
Duration:15 min
Country:France
Director:Jean Rouch
Actors:
Production:Musée de l'Homme

Overview:

Rites and operation of the circumcision of thirty Songhai children on the Niger. Material of this film has been used to make "Les Fils de l'Eau".

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