© CNRS Audiovisuel 1996

Kalam Elluttu Pattu

Painting and Singing the Kalam

Reference

790

Duration

00:23:00

Production year

1996

Versions

Original material

Procédés audiovisuels

SD
4/3
Sound

Director(s)

Claire WEINGARTEN

Summary

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.

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