Serpent Mother
Originally released in 1985. Serpent Mother is a feature film. directed by Ákos Östör. At just 27 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Gardner
Synopsis
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.
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 sna...
Who directed Serpent Mother?
Serpent Mother was directed by Ákos Östör.
How long is Serpent Mother?
Serpent Mother has a runtime of 0 hours and 27 minutes (27 minutes total).
When was Serpent Mother released?
Serpent Mother was released on July 10, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Serpent Mother?
The main cast of Serpent Mother includes Robert Gardner.