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The Guardian of the Forces
The Guardian of the Forces

The Guardian of the Forces

Documentary
1991
52m

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Anne Laure Folly

Anne Laure Folly

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'The Guardian of the Forces' introduces the viewer to the world of Sikavi, a ‘fetish priest’ in Lome, Togo. He controls the spirits of several voodoos or gods. The film explores the significance of sacrifice and possession in communicating with spirits of ancestors and voodoo deities. Tradition and modernity are contrasted in this colourful documentary, which provides insight into healing practices of life and death.

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