The Water of Words: A Cultural Ecology of an Eastern Indonesian Island

1983 30 min

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.

Genres

Documentary

Production Countries

Australia

Spoken Languages

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Cast

Crew

James J. Fox

Director

Timothy Asch

Director

Patsy Asch

Director

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