John Wartovo lives in a small village in Nanuk, near Rabaul, Papua New Guinea. He does not own land there, and being aware of his responsibilities as a father, he applies for land in New Britain. This film deals with events leading up to his departure from his village and explores his doubts and problems. Music by Bruce Smeaton. Suitable for upper secondary level.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504237
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnology - Papua New Guinea
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Rural conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Papua New Guinea - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Sociology, Rural
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)