Cycles
Jan 01, 1989 · 17m
Director
Zeinabu irene DavisOverview
As a woman anxiously awaits her overdue period, she performs African-based rituals of purification. She cleans house and body, and calls on the spirits (Orishas in the Yoruba tradition), receiving much needed inspiration and assurance in a dream. The film combines beautifully intimate still and moving images of the woman’s body and home space, along with playful stop-motion sequences. —Jacqueline Stewart, UCLA Film and Television Archive
Cast of Cycles
Crew of Cycles
About Cycles
What is Cycles about?
As a woman anxiously awaits her overdue period, she performs African-based rituals of purification. She cleans house and body, and calls on the spirits (Orishas in the Yoruba tradition), receiving much needed inspiration and assurance in a dream. The film combines beautifully intimate still and moving images of the woman’s body and home space, along with playful stop-motion sequences…
When was Cycles released?
Cycles was released on January 1, 1989.
How long is Cycles?
Cycles runs 17 minutes.
Who directed Cycles?
Cycles was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis.
Who is in the cast of Cycles?
The cast of Cycles includes Stephanie Ingram (Rasheeda Allen), Zeinabu irene Davis (Dream character), Marc Arthur Chéry and Doris Owanda Johnson.