The Living goddess

Kumari, a virgin girl-child is installed as a deity in Nepal, and wields more power among her people than almost any other living person. Shows ceremonial and religious pageant of her accession in Nepal. Written and narrated by Paul Ricketts.

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Credits

producer/director

Frank Heimans

Josette Heimans

production company

Australian Film Commission

Cinetel Productions

Duration

00:30:07:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1970

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

014799

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nepal

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nepal - Social life and customs

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Rites and ceremonies

Documentary

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Buddhism

Places → Nepal

Short films

Short films → Short films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1970

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