To Find the Baruya Story (1982)

This multi-faceted film, photographed in both 1969 and in Paris in 1982, illustrates an anthropologist's actual fieldwork methods and personal relationships among the Baruya, and provides an in-depth view of the Baruya's traditional salt-based economic system. The film follows Dr. Godelier as he explores the complexities of food production and the effects of new technologies. He comments: "I have to find and bring together the different pieces of Baruya culture... That's my job, to find the story."

Director: Allison Jablonko, Marek Jablonko, Stephen Olsson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Original Language: en
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What is To Find the Baruya Story about?
This multi-faceted film, photographed in both 1969 and in Paris in 1982, illustrates an anthropologist's actual fieldwork methods and personal relationships among the Baruya, and provides an in-depth view of the Baruya's traditional salt-based economic system. The film follows Dr. Godelier as he explores the complexities of food production and the effects of new technologies. He comments: "I have to find and bring together the different pieces of Baruya culture... That's my job, to find the story."
Who directed To Find the Baruya Story?
To Find the Baruya Story was directed by Allison Jablonko, Marek Jablonko, Stephen Olsson.
How long is To Find the Baruya Story?
To Find the Baruya Story has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is To Find the Baruya Story?
To Find the Baruya Story is a Documentary film.