Video essay on poison, medicine men, possession and death. Four exceptional Indians share their knowledge of reading the signs. For instance, a toxicologist feels that a patient is on their way days in advance and a snake charmer reveals how he works.
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Film details
- Country of production
- India
- Year
- 2013
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2014
- Length
- 30"
- Medium/Format
- DCP
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