Chidra

In the mountainous interior of the Himalaya, a highland peasant transforms into a redeemer by cutting holes (chidra) in the social fabric to be delivered to the gods through his body as sacrificial victim. Closely observing this unique ritual-spectacle, CHIDRA. examines how men, gods, and mediums h...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Arik Moran, Nadav Harel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nordic Anthropological Film Association (NAFA) 2023-11-01
Series:Journal of Anthropological Films
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Online Access:https://boap.uib.no/index.php/jaf/article/view/3762