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Tofinnu or those who live on water

TOFINNU OU LES HABITANTS DE L'EAU
Type : Documentary
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Year of production : 1995
Format : Short
Running time : 26 (in minutes)

Ganvie is a lakeside city which had to take refuge on the water to escape from the attacks of its enemies. Before moving in and building houses on stilts, the residents had to study the area to chase evil spirits. They regularly have a floating market and breed fish to eat.

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