Reference

1999

Sambatra

On the east coast of Madagascar, in Mananjary, the capital of the small Antabaok tribe, every seven years, the population gather on the occasion of the Sambatra, a huge celebration dedicated to circumcised children, aged from one to six years old. This ostentatious celebration is organized by the kings of different clans.

Duration

00:55:00

Production year

Définition

SD

Color

Color

Sound

Sound

Version(s)

French

Original material

video Beta SP

Director(s)

Yves RODRIGUE

Author(s)

Production

Scientific topics

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