Location: | Papua New Guinea, Trobriand Islands |
Subject: | Social change |
Length: | 51 minutes |
Format: | 1/2 inch VHS |
Hue: | Color |
Year Released: | 1994 |
Series: | |
Director: | Tracey Holloway, Liz Thompson |
Producer: | Land Beyond Productions |
Distributor: | Land Beyond Productions |
Library Code: | UHM AV/C VIDEOTAPE 19024; NFVLS |
Description: | The conflict between the preservation of traditional culture and the forces of modern development is played out through the eyes of three Trobriand Islanders whose views are diametrically opposed - Chief Nalubutau, the islandsŐ lasst great magician; William Takaku, National Theatre Company Director, and John Kasaipwalova, businessperson and next island chief. The film is an intimate and moving account, which poignantly reflects the passing of anera in Papua New Guinea. |
Record No: | 2484 |
Resources: | Distributors's List |
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