Documentary
THE MBIRA SERIES: MBIRA DZA VADZIMU - RELIGION AT THE FAMILY LEVEL
"In this remarkable portrait, we look into the life of Shona mbira player Gwanzura Gwenzi working in the city for a large western corporation. At his rural homestead, he is the family head who hosts all-night spirit ceremonies, called bira."
1978
Directed by Andrew Tracey
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The life of Shona mbira player Gwanzura Gwenzi coexists in both the traditional and modern worlds: he works in the city for a large western corporation; at his rural homestead, he is the family head who hosts all-night spirit ceremonies, called bira.
Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion5
Complexity6.3
Humor5.8
Realism8.2
Action5.4
Darkness5
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Recommended for
- ✓people who enjoy learning through film
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –those looking for narrative fiction
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