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Trance and Dance in Bali

IMDb 5.5, 22 min, Documentary, United States of America

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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DirectorGregory Bateson, Margaret Mead
WritersMargaret Mead
GenreDocumentary
Runtime22 min
ReleasedWed, Jan 2, 1952
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt0221658

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