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Dead Birds

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This informative 1964 documentary focuses on the Dani people of New Guinea, and in particular tribal members Weyak and Pua. Weyak, an adult, protects the land his tribe lives on from other tribes and outsiders. Their territory was then one of the few places not colonized by Europeans. Pua is a young boy who cares for the village's pigs. Battles take place frequently between the various Dani tribes. When someone is killed, the death must be avenged, and the fighting continues in a deadly cycle.

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Audience Member More of a crafted narrative than an authentic documentary, which is fine, except that the story isn't that compelling. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/16/23 Full Review Audience Member Hire a better editor. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/06/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This informative 1964 documentary focuses on the Dani people of New Guinea, and in particular tribal members Weyak and Pua. Weyak, an adult, protects the land his tribe lives on from other tribes and outsiders. Their territory was then one of the few places not colonized by Europeans. Pua is a young boy who cares for the village's pigs. Battles take place frequently between the various Dani tribes. When someone is killed, the death must be avenged, and the fighting continues in a deadly cycle.
Director
Robert Gardner
Screenwriter
Peter Matthiessen
Production Co
Dead Birds Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 25m