Film
The Water of Words: A Cultural Ecology of an Eastern Indonesian Island
1983 · 30m · Documentary
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Overview
This film examines the ecology and poetry of everyday life. Two Rotinese narrate this film, each offering his perception of the importance of the Lontar (Borassus) palm: a clan leader describes the many practical uses of the palm; a poet tells of its origin and mythic significance. The film complements Fox’s book, The Harvest of the Palm, as well as his essays on ritual language.
Crew
- James J. FoxDirector
- Patsy AschDirector
- Timothy AschDirector
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1983
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
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