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The Water of Words: A Cultural Ecology of an Eastern Indonesian Island (1983)
Directed by James J. Fox, Patsy Asch, Timothy Asch
Documentary · 30m
This film examines the ecology and poetry of everyday life. Two Rotinese narrate this film, each offering his perception of the importance of the Lontar (Borassus) palm: a clan leader describes the many practical uses of the palm; a poet tells of its origin and mythic significance. The film complements Fox’s book, The Harvest of the Palm, as well as his essays on ritual language.
Crew
- Director
- James J. Fox, Patsy Asch, Timothy Asch
Details
- Release date
- 1983-01-01
- Runtime
- 30m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Countries
- Australia