Howling for God
Brief Synopsis
In Macedonia there are two shieks of the Howling Dervishes, an Islamic practice involving repetitive chants, body piercing and possession. One claims authority by heredity, the other by charisma -- both battle to draw the greatest number of converters.
Cast & Crew
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Dan Alexe
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 4m
Synopsis
In Macedonia there are two shieks of the Howling Dervishes, an Islamic practice involving repetitive chants, body piercing and possession. One claims authority by heredity, the other by charisma -- both battle to draw the greatest number of converters.
Director
Dan Alexe
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 4m
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Miscellaneous Notes
Shown at Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival in New York City November 12-20, 1999.
35mm
b&w
