BUGUSI-SEBEI TRIBE - MALE AND FEMALE CIRCUMCISION CEREMONIE

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 545835).

Synopsis

Annual ceremony of dancing to mark male and female circumcision ceremonies of the Bugusi-Sebei tribe in Uganda. The ceremonies lasted about three days. Footage includes the circumcision, dancing tribes in elaborate costumes, face painting and drumming.

Note: Information from the donor states that no white man was allowed to be present at the ceremony but G.J. Williams obtained special permission from the elder and was the first white man present at the ceremony.

 

Titles

  • BUGUSI-SEBEI TRIBE - MALE AND FEMALE CIRCUMCISION CEREMONIE (Archive)
 

Technical Data

Year:
1953
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Colour
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
706 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Photography
WILLIAMS. G.J.
 

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