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Trance and Dance in Bali

Jan 2, 1952 · 22m
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Filmed in Bali in 1937 and released in 1952, this short documentary records a staged performance of the Kris Dance, documenting trance, ritual possession, and ceremonial movement within Balinese religious practice.

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CAST

Margaret Mead
Narrator (voice)
Directed by Gregory Bateson

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
US

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