Man without Pigs
Originally released in 1990. Man without Pigs is a documentary film. directed by Chris Owen. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Waiko
Synopsis
John Waiko is the first Papua New Guinea man to graduate with a PhD and be appointed a professor. He returns to the Binandere clan and his small village of Tabara in the Northern Province of PNG. Once there, he has to organise a celebration for his achievements with his family’s help. Since he has been away for most of his life, he has no recognised wealth in the village (the pigs used for gift giving), nor a network of supporters or knowledge of the preparation and rituals for having such a celebration. He wants the event to happen quickly but that’s not the way it works in Tabara. Man without pigs focuses on the antagonism aroused by the clash between traditional customs and Western values in this remote PNG community.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1990
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Man without Pigs about?
John Waiko is the first Papua New Guinea man to graduate with a PhD and be appointed a professor. He returns to the Binandere clan and his small village of Tabara in the Northern Province of PNG. O...
Who directed Man without Pigs?
Man without Pigs was directed by Chris Owen.
How long is Man without Pigs?
Man without Pigs has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Man without Pigs released?
Man without Pigs was released on January 1, 1990 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Man without Pigs?
The main cast of Man without Pigs includes John Waiko.