The Trobriand Islanders
The Trobriand Islanders
| 01 January 1952 (USA)
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During his field work in the region of Omarakana, H.A.Powell filmed various sequences from which the film is assembled. In spite of the technical handicaps under which he was operating — shooting with a single, fixed-focus lens, 16mm camera without tripod — the film is nevertheless useful as a teaching aid. The commentary concentrates on the ethnography of Trobriand life.

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Best movie ever!

Doomtomylo

a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

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Bea Swanson

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

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Staci Frederick

Blistering performances.