Episode of Series “Earth and it’s peoples”.
Shows how the nomadic tribes of the Sahara have adapted their way of living to the barren environment in which they live. Water is scarce and vegetation is scattered, so that the nomads must continually move their camels and goats in search of new pastures. Camels are the sole means of transportation and also the main source of wealth, and periodically the tribesmen go to the cities to sell camels and buy barley and other goods. The film also shows the nomads visiting oases where there is permanent water and exchanging animal products for dates, grain and vegetables. Photographed by Richard Leacock.
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ACMI Identifier
002769
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Africa - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Nomads
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Sahara Desert
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Tribes
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities - Africa
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Deserts
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Water
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Water
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Africa - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)