Forest of the Dancing Spirits (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2013, Forest of the Dancing Spirits is a documentary film directed by Linda Västrik, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. “In the beginning, women lived apart, unaware of the existence of men. Until one day, when the first woman, Toli, who was brave and adventurous traveled deep into the forest. Toli discovered solitary creatures with big muscles who knew how to climb trees and harvest wild honey. When Toli tasted their honey, she thought they should all live together....” That is how one of the creation stories of the Aka people from the tropical rainforest of the Congo Basin goes. Akaya, Kengole, Dibota and their friends and family are hunters-gatherers (and also great story-tellers) who guide us through their world. They explain their origins, myths, and the very spiritual meaning of life.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Forest of the Dancing Spirits has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forest of the Dancing Spirits page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forest of the Dancing Spirits (2013)?
- In US, Forest of the Dancing Spirits is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forest of the Dancing Spirits worth watching?
- Forest of the Dancing Spirits holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Forest of the Dancing Spirits released?
- Forest of the Dancing Spirits was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.