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Reference

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Kalam Elluttu Pattu

Painting and Singing the Kalam

In Kérala, located in South India, a tradition of short-lived paints made to communicate with gods is perpetuated from father to son. In this film, Mr. Kurup wanders in houses and in temples to celebrate propitiatory rituals, called Kalam ellettu pattu, painting directly on the floor.

Duration

00:23:00

Production year

Définition

SD

Sound

Sound

Version(s)

French

Original material

video Beta SP

Director(s)

Claire WEINGARTEN

Author(s)

Production

CNRS Images,

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