TRADITIONAL SAMOA FILMS NO. 5 : BBC EDIT 1

This film is held by the BFI (ID: 366009).

Synopsis

Young fishermen, some wearing diving goggles, set up poles in the sea and drape chicken wire round them to act as fish fences. Ceremonial scenes with the exchange of food, speeches and goods at the election of a middle aged Samoan to a family title. The ceremonial drinking of Kava from half a coconut shell.

Detailed commentary in donor file and on "Traditional Samoa Films nos. 4 - 8 Commentary" audio cassette. Material from films nos. 1-4 and 9-13 was used in nos. 5-7.

 

Titles

  • TRADITIONAL SAMOA FILMS NO. 5 : BBC EDIT 1
 

Technical Data

Year:
1959
Running Time:
28 minutes
Film Gauge (Format):
16mm Film
Colour:
Black/White
Sound:
Silent
Footage:
1000 ft
 

Production Credits

Production Countries:
Great Britain
Editor
BBC
Photography
MILNER, George B.
 

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