Portrays the life of Bedouin tribesmen in the Arabian desert, noting their relationships with each other and with the land. Suitable for upper primary and secondary years 7-12.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320070
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bedouins
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Saudi Arabia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tribes
Documentary → Documentary films - Germany
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)