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Trance and Dance in Bali

1952Directed by Gregory Bateson, Margaret Mead

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Released: January 2, 1952
Runtime: 22m

About Trance and Dance in Bali

Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Directors: Gregory Bateson
Margaret Mead
Writer: Margaret Mead

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Margaret MeadNarrator (voice)

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