Cycles(1989)
Cycles Synopsis
As a woman anxiously awaits her overdue period, she performs African-based rituals of purification. She cleans house and body, and calls on the spirits (Orishas in the Yoruba tradition), receiving much needed inspiration and assurance in a dream. The film combines beautifully intimate still and moving images of the woman’s body and home space, along with playful stop-motion sequences. —Jacqueline Stewart, UCLA Film and Television Archive
Cycles (1989) is a drama film directed by Zeinabu irene Davis, released on January 1, 1989 with a runtime of 17m. It stars Stephanie Ingram, Zeinabu irene Davis, Marc Arthur Chéry and Doris Owanda Johnson. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Zeinabu irene Davis
- Writers:
- Doris Owanda Johnson
- Producers:
- Zeinabu irene Davis
- Cinematographer:
- Pierre Désir
- Production:
- UCLA School of Film and Television
- Status:
- Released
Cycles Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Stephanie Ingram
Stephanie Ingram
as Rasheeda Allen
Zeinabu irene Davis
as Dream character
- Marc Arthur Chéry
Marc Arthur Chéry
- Doris Owanda Johnson
Doris Owanda Johnson
Key crew
Directed by Zeinabu irene Davis, written by Doris Owanda Johnson, produced by Zeinabu irene Davis.
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Cycles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Cycles – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Cycles?
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The main cast of Cycles (1989) includes Stephanie Ingram, Zeinabu irene Davis, Marc Arthur Chéry and Doris Owanda Johnson. The film was directed by Zeinabu irene Davis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cycles released?
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Cycles was released on January 1, 1989 and runs for 17m.
Is Cycles worth watching?
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Cycles (1989) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.