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Trance and Dance in Bali

1952 · 22 min

Documentary

★ 5.5
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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.

Crew

  • Director Gregory Bateson
  • Director Margaret Mead
  • Writer Margaret Mead
  • Director of Photography Gregory Bateson

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