Les chroniques de l'île du roi boiteux (n°1: Pâques. n°2: Les enfants du serpent)
1991 · 120m · Documentary
A documentary in two parts on magic in the Philippines, shot in the witchcraft island of Siquijor. First part: Easter: Easter season's sorcerers' magic potions, curses and healing. Second part: Children of the serpent: The magical power given by the snake to the peasants shamans.
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