Filmed in and around Hanuabada village, Port Moresby, this story of the abduction of a native girl by ”painted men” and her rescue by her lover was made for the entertainment of local audiences. It is claimed to be the first Papua New Guinean film with an indigenous cast.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
322445
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Papua New Guinea - Social life and customs
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)