Ngali, Nut of Life (2012)
Ngali, Nut of Life" tells the story of how a special tree, the ngali nut tree, is the most highly prized and exploited resource of villagers in Fo’ondo, Toa’baita, Malaita Island. Ngali trees mark land ownership, provide the nut with a buttery texture that makes a local delicacy, and brings different tribes together for peace. At the same time, traditional use of the tree is changing, raising important questions for the future relationship between humans and nature and between the tribes themselves.
Director: Adilah Dolaiano
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 2012
Country: Solomon Islands
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ngali, Nut of Life about?
- Ngali, Nut of Life" tells the story of how a special tree, the ngali nut tree, is the most highly prized and exploited resource of villagers in Fo’ondo, Toa’baita, Malaita Island. Ngali trees mark land ownership, provide the nut with a buttery texture that makes a local delicacy, and brings different tribes together for peace. At the same time, traditional use of the tree is changing, raising important questions for the future relationship between humans and nature and between the tribes themselves.
- Who directed Ngali, Nut of Life?
- Ngali, Nut of Life was directed by Adilah Dolaiano.
- How long is Ngali, Nut of Life?
- Ngali, Nut of Life has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is Ngali, Nut of Life?
- Ngali, Nut of Life is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ngali, Nut of Life produced?
- Ngali, Nut of Life was produced in Solomon Islands.