Serpent Mother
Jul 10, 1985 · 27m
Director
Allen Moore, Ákos ÖstörOverview
Serpent Mother is about devotion to the Goddess of Snakes and the importance of divine female power in West Bengal Indian life. The film's focus is the Jhapan Festival, the great celebration of snakes. Shown are festival preparations, the role of traditional arts and crafts in the worship of the Goddess, devotional singing, and an exposition of ritual action. The difficult and complex symbolism of the ritual is explained by the participants themselves. In addition to the commentary, this makes accessible what is, at first glance, exotic and inexplicable behavior.
Cast of Serpent Mother
Crew of Serpent Mother
About Serpent Mother
What is Serpent Mother about?
Serpent Mother is about devotion to the Goddess of Snakes and the importance of divine female power in West Bengal Indian life. The film's focus is the Jhapan Festival, the great celebration of snakes. Shown are festival preparations, the role of traditional arts and crafts in the worship of the Goddess, devotional singing, and an exposition of ritual action. The difficult and complex symbolism…
When was Serpent Mother released?
Serpent Mother was released on July 10, 1985.
How long is Serpent Mother?
Serpent Mother runs 27 minutes.
Who directed Serpent Mother?
Serpent Mother was directed by Allen Moore and Ákos Östör.
Who is in the cast of Serpent Mother?
The cast of Serpent Mother includes Robert Gardner (Narrator).