N/um Tchai: The Ceremonial Dance of the !Kung Bushmen

Overview

Tchai is the word used by Ju/'hoansi to describe getting together to dance and sing; n/um can be translated as medicine, or supernatural potency. In the 1950's, when this film was shot, Ju/'hoansi gathered for ""medicine dances"" often, usually at night, and sometimes such dances lasted until dawn.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1969

Original language

English

Director

John Marshall

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt4406312