Trance and Dance in Bali

Filmed in Bali in 1937 and released in 1952, this short documentary records a staged performance of the Kris Dance, documenting trance, ritual possession, and ceremonial movement within Balinese religious practice.

Director: Gregory Bateson, Margaret Mead

Cast: Margaret Mead

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.