The Red Bowmen
Originally released in 1978. The Red Bowmen is a documentary film. directed by Chris Owen. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Every year, a ritual known as ida is performed by the Umeda people, who inhabit the dense primary forest of the Waina-Sawanda district of West Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Ida, the central social and cultural drama of the Umeda, is a fertility ritual, in which a dominant theme is the metamorphosis of the cassowaries. An ethnography by anthropologist Alfred Gell, Metamorphosis of the Cassowaries, complements the film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1978
48 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Papua New Guinea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Institute of Papua New Guinea Studios
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Red Bowmen about?
Every year, a ritual known as ida is performed by the Umeda people, who inhabit the dense primary forest of the Waina-Sawanda district of West Sepik, Papua New Guinea. Ida, the central social and c...
Who directed The Red Bowmen?
The Red Bowmen was directed by Chris Owen.
How long is The Red Bowmen?
The Red Bowmen has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was The Red Bowmen released?
The Red Bowmen was released on January 1, 1978 in theaters.