The Afar Tribe. A Bride's Story
Description
This program provides an introduction to the Afar by recording two major life events: the arranged marriage of a most reluctant bride and the initiation of a nervous would-be warrior. Can Fatuma, daughter of the clan chief, steel herself to marry her first cousin Ali, or will she seek escape - perhaps through suicide? And will Mohammed be able to retain his stoic poise during his ritual circumcision? The Afar belief system, a blend of Islam and ancient traditions that underpins these crucial events, is explored.
Runtime
64 min
Series
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Afar (African people) (5)
- Social evolution (72)
- Assimilation (Sociology) (93)
- Tribes (122)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2000
Database
Films on Demand
Direct Link
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