

Mammy Water
5.7(7)195319m2
"Mammy Water" is mother sea, source of food. Jean Rouch filmed this short documentary in the Gulf of Guinea, in Ghana, where is held a colorful festival, the Chama, in which the participants offer cassava, gin and tobacco to the spirits of water and sacrifice a white ox to thank them and express their gratitude and respect.
TMDB
5.7/10
7 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- French
- ritual
- africa
- ritual sacrifice
- ghana
Where to watch
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Stream
Gallery

Release dates
FranceFR
- Theatrical1 Jan 1953
Frequently asked questions
- When was Mammy Water released?
- Mammy Water was released on 1 January 1953.
- Where can I watch Mammy Water online?
- Mammy Water is available on OVID in US. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Mammy Water?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Mammy Water is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Mammy Water?
- Mammy Water holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 7 votes.
- Who directed Mammy Water?
- Mammy Water (1953) was directed by Jean Rouch.
- How long is Mammy Water?
- Mammy Water runs for 19m.












