Deyzangeroo

Overview

Many cultures have viewed the lunar eclipse as a powerful reminder of the Day of Judgment. People chant prayers, sing songs and recite poetry, all in an effort to communicate with nature and the cosmic forces in the sky. They ask for forgiveness or understanding, as they yearn for what they fear is lost. “Deyzangeroo” is one such ritual, performed in the Iranian port city of Bushehr, on the shores of the Persian Gulf. The distinctive percussive music, rhythmic chants and tribal dances—an echo of the city’s colonial rule by the British and Portuguese, and the African slaves that followed—are performed with reverence, fear and magic. The ritual is believed to ward off evil spirits and take back the moon. And it works every time…

Details

Status

Released

Release date

June 19, 2018

Original language

English

Countries

Canada

Production

ONF,NFB

Cast

Habib Meftah Boushehri

Director

Ehsan Gharib

Producer

Maral Mohammadian,Michael Fukushima

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt7970444