Explains how life in high mountain regions in affected by altitude and climate. Pictures an Indian family living in a mountain valley of Peru, and shows how farming, grazing, and weaving are important to their lives. Discusses the influences of the ancient Incan civilization on these people and presents a view on market day in the village.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322096
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Andes Region - Rural conditions
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Mountain life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Andes
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Andes Region - Rural conditions
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of South America - Peru
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indians of South America - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mountain life
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Peru - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → South America - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)