Filmed on the small Greek island of Mykonos. Deals with the daily life of a 10-year-old as he learns the crafts and traditions of the community. Shows fishing, sheep herding, baking, shopping and school activities. Suitable for middle and upper primary and lower secondary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007622
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Greece - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Greece - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Mykonos Island (Greece) - Description and travel
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Village communities
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Community life
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Village communities
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)