Letter to the Dead [2002]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00002279
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Original Title
Letter to the Dead
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Language
English
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Published
France, 2002.
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Physical Description
DVD-ROM (62 min.)
Contents Summary
In a small village of Papua New Guinea three exceptional men rival with each other in the field of rituals and artistic creation in order to win over their neighbours. They send a last letter to their dead who have abandoned them and who may have emigrated to a rich country from which the film-makers come. The film presents the world view of the people living in their communities that is constructed out of bits and pieces of information at hand, conditioned by local traditions, Christian missionaries’ teachings and millenary (year 2000) fears. The film is about the encounter between tradition and modernity. The film is a successful combination of ethnographic research, deep understanding of intricate religious problems and cinematographic skills.
Holdings
| Item Type | Current Location | Collection | Call Number | Volume Info | Shelving Location | Public Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVD-ROM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | - | - | - | - |
| DIGIFILM | OSA Film Library | OSA Film Library | FL Record 0527 | - | Audio Visual | Access Copy, MP4 format |
Letter to the Dead [2002]
Available digitallyHU_OSA_00002279
Moving ImageGeneral Information
Director/Creator
General Information
Original Title
Letter to the Dead
General Information
Language
English
General Information
Published
France, 2002.
General Information
Physical Description
DVD-ROM (62 min.)
Contents Summary
In a small village of Papua New Guinea three exceptional men rival with each other in the field of rituals and artistic creation in order to win over their neighbours. They send a last letter to their dead who have abandoned them and who may have emigrated to a rich country from which the film-makers come. The film presents the world view of the people living in their communities that is constructed out of bits and pieces of information at hand, conditioned by local traditions, Christian missionaries’ teachings and millenary (year 2000) fears. The film is about the encounter between tradition and modernity. The film is a successful combination of ethnographic research, deep understanding of intricate religious problems and cinematographic skills.
Subjects
Genre
Holdings
DVD
Item Type
DVD
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Current Location
OSA Film Library
Call Number
-
Volume Info
-
Shelving Location
-
Public Note
-
Digital Film