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  1. Ronald Reagan sworn in as President for second time (1985)

    Genre
    Special

    Actuality of Ronald Reagan being sworn in for his second term as US President. Audio slightly unclear.

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  2. Pyre for Indira Gandhi (1984)

    Genre
    Interview

    Hashist Chandra on the building of the funeral pyre for assassinated Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Male interviewer not identified.

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  3. Falklands mass funeral for Argentines (1983)

    Genre
    Speech

    Monsignor Daniel Spraggon leads a funeral ceremony for 200 dead Argentine Falklands War soldiers, as the Falklands celebrate 150 years of British rule.

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  4. Women’s Olamal, The (1984 Video)

    Director
    Melissa Llewellyn-Davies
    Producer
    Chris Curling; Melissa Llewellyn-Davies
    Subject
    Anthropology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 110 min.

    Looks at the organisation and meaning of a Maasai woman’s fertility rite, and the conflict which arose at this particular ceremony with the men of the Maasai village (on the Loita Hills near the...

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  5. Guardian of the Forces, The (1991 Video)

    Director
    Anne Laure Folly
    Subject
    Anthropology
    Distribution
    Hire (RAI Film & Video Library) Sale (RAI), Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min., 1999 sale: £15.00 (+VAT +p&p) 2000 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    Introduces the world of Sikavi, a ‘fetish priest’ in Lome, Togo, who controls the spirits of several voodoos or gods. Explores the significance of sacrifice and possession in communicating with spirits...

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  6. Faces of the Forest: The Santals of West Bengal (1994 Video)

    Director
    Deben Bhattacharya
    Producer
    Deben Bhattacharya
    Subject
    Anthropology; Music
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 1995 sale: £29.95 (+VAT +p&p)

    Looks at the aboriginal community of the Santals, its social habits, religious ceremonies, and the day-to-day life of a village situated at the borders of West Bengal and Bihar. Rich in traditional songs,...

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  7. Zimbabwe independence - flag raising (1980)

    Genre
    News report; Special

    Peter Sharp reports from Salisbury as the new flag is raised during Independence Day celebrations in Rhodesia-Zimbabwe and a 21-gun salute and flypast take place. Crowds cheer.

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  8. Malta: Good Friday (1978 Film)

    Subject
    Anthropology; Religious studies
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Set in Naxxar in Malta, shows the celebration of Good Friday when the people of the town hold a religious procession. Follows the preparation for this procession through to the procession itself, giving...

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  9. Nelson Mandela takes presidential oath (1994)

    Genre
    Speech

    Nelson Mandela takes his oaths as he is sworn in as the first Black President of South Africa at Pertoria’s Union Buildings in front of hundreds of dignatories.

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  10. Shilluk of Southern Sudan, The (1975 Film, Video)

    Director
    Chris Curling
    Subject
    Anthropology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    An account of the rituals, mock battles and celebrations involved in the installation of the 32nd king of the Shilluk of southern Sudan, the most northern of the Nilotic peoples, whose dynasty was founded by...

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