Cannibal Tours
"There is nothing so strange in a strange land, as the stranger who comes to visit it."
Originally released in 1988. Cannibal Tours is a documentary film. directed by Dennis O'Rourke. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The film follows a number of European and American ecotourists as they travel from village to village throughout the Sepik River area in Papua New Guinea, driving hard bargains for local handcrafted items, paying to view formerly sacred ceremonies and taking photographs of every aspect of "primitive" life. With some prodding, the tourists unwittingly reveal an unattractive and pervasive ethnocentrism to O'Rourke's cameras. The tourists thus become somewhat dehumanized by the camera, even as the tourists themselves are busy exoticizing even the most mundane aspects of Sepik River life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Channel 4 Television
- Institute of Papua New Guinea Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cannibal Tours about?
The film follows a number of European and American ecotourists as they travel from village to village throughout the Sepik River area in Papua New Guinea, driving hard bargains for local handcrafte...
Who directed Cannibal Tours?
Cannibal Tours was directed by Dennis O'Rourke.
How long is Cannibal Tours?
Cannibal Tours has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was Cannibal Tours released?
Cannibal Tours was released on June 14, 1988 in theaters.