Aborigines of the Sea Coast

1948 19 min

Overview

The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.

Genres

Documentary

Production Countries

Australia

Spoken Languages

English en

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Cast

Crew

Peter Bassett-Smith

Cinematography

Mirrie Hill

Music

Charles Mountford

Director

Posters

External Links

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