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Inagina: The Last House of Iron (1997)

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1997 · 52 min · Documentary

Inagina: The Last House of Iron (1997) is a documentary film with a runtime of 52 minutes. Compare its IMDb, TMDB and community ratings below to see how Inagina: The Last House of Iron scores across every source.

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Overview

Swiss archaeologist Eric Huysecom and cameraman Bernard Augustoni work with 13 master smelters to recreate the building of a traditional furnace for smelting iron in Mali. There has not been any traditional iron smelting in Africa since the 1960's, in part due to the importing of cheaper substitutes. The building of the furnaces and the work involved in the actual production is deeply entwined with ritual, symbolism and gender. This film describes in great detail every aspect of the event, from the selection of the site of the reconstruction - which is the oldest remaining furnace site in the region, last active in 1961 - to the final result.

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How long is Inagina: The Last House of Iron?

Inagina: The Last House of Iron runs for 52 minutes (52m).

When was Inagina: The Last House of Iron released?

Inagina: The Last House of Iron was released in 1997.

What genre is Inagina: The Last House of Iron?

Inagina: The Last House of Iron is a documentary film.