Mosori Monika
Originally released in 1970. Mosori Monika is a feature film. directed by Chick Strand. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Filmed at Mission San Francisco de Guayo on the Orinoco River Delta in Venezuela, in 1965. A Franciscan nun and an Indian woman describe the Indian way of life before and after the arrival of the mission 20 years prior to the making of the film; their words are translated to English voice-over. They discuss marriage ceremonies, fishing, gender roles in work distribution and family responsibilities, shamanism and death rituals. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with National Film Preservation Foundation in 2011.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 1970
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mosori Monika about?
Filmed at Mission San Francisco de Guayo on the Orinoco River Delta in Venezuela, in 1965. A Franciscan nun and an Indian woman describe the Indian way of life before and after the arrival of the m...
Who directed Mosori Monika?
Mosori Monika was directed by Chick Strand.
How long is Mosori Monika?
Mosori Monika has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Mosori Monika released?
Mosori Monika was released on February 12, 1970 in theaters.