Illustrates life on the small volcanic island of Bali in Indonesia. Emphasises the role of the Brahmin religion in everyday life, with scenes of the rice harvest, colourful dance ceremonies, and flower offerings to the gods. Examples of weaving and mask-making illustrates Balinese art. No other credits available.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014376
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Bali Island (Indonesia)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bali Island (Indonesia)
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Bali Island (Indonesia) - Civilization
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indonesia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indonesia - Religion
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Indonesia - Social life and customs
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Travel
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Indonesia - Religion
History → Bali Island (Indonesia) - History
Music & Performing Arts → Dancing - Indonesia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)