Plot — What is The Rainmakers about?
Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger. Dry Season: The village of Simiri; water carriers, the rainbow tree. Possession of the faithful making their way to the spirits' hut on the seventh day of the seventh month of the dry season. All of the inhabitants of the village go to the spirits' hut to celebrate the Yenendi, the festival of the rain. Preparation by the musicians: under the shelter, gourd drummers. The chief of the village, old Wadi Sorko, prepares his violin. Dance of the "spirit" horse (possession dance).
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1951 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 28 min |
| Audience Score | 72% (7.2/10, 4 votes) |
The Rainmakers — FAQ
Is The Rainmakers worth watching? The Rainmakers holds a 7.2/10 rating from 4 viewers. Rain rituals with possession dances among the Songhay and Zarma of Simiri, Zermaganda, Niger. Dry Season: The village of Simiri; water carriers, the rainbow tree. Possession of the faithful making their way to the spirit
Who directed The Rainmakers? Directed by Jean Rouch.
Where can I stream The Rainmakers? Streaming availability for The Rainmakers is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Rainmakers release? It released in 1951.
