TEYYAM OF GODS, HEROES AND ANCESTORS

THEYYAM OF GODS HEROES AND ANCESTORS

By Patrick MORELL

GOLDEN RABBIT FILMS - as PROD

Documentary - Completed 2021

"They wanted to be men, they became Gods"

Teyyam, Of Gods, Heroes and Ancestors

    • Year of production
    • 2021
    • Genres
    • Documentary, Environmental, Art - Culture
    • Countries
    • USA
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH-UNITED STATES
    • Budget
    • 50 - + M$
    • Duration
    • 180 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Patrick MORELL
    • Synopsis
    • Cultic and ritualistic arts have always exerted a great influence on the social life in India, especially Kerala, the home of a myriad range of performing traditions.
      Prominent among these is the ritualistic art form of Teyyam.

      During two months of the year, regardless of caste, social function, income, gender and age, people attend Teyyam performances to seek blessings, ward off evil spirits, cure disease, have a healthy child-birth, settle disputes, and gain advice and prosperity from the Gods,