The Dama of Ambara: To Enchant Death (1974)

Every five years, the mask society of the Dogons of Sanga, Mali, organizes a great Dama, a ceremony to end the period of mourning and drive away "the dangerous thing". The Dama shown here is for seven dignitaries, one of whom was called Ambara Dolo.

• Year: 1974
• Genres: Documentary
• Countries: France
• Languages: French
• Runtime: 60 min