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Alternative movies trailers for Forest of the Dancing Spirits
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IDFA 2013 | Trailer | Forest of the Dancing Spirits
European premiere at IDFA 2013 Ancient myths and personal drama feature in this portrait of the Aka ...
Forest of the Dancing Spirits (Trailer)
Deep in the mists of the Congo Basin live the Aka a tribe of nomadic pygmies with a society built on magical ritual and sexual power. With a logging company ...
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