Bibliograph

The hunters, produced by the Film Study Center of the Peabody Museum of Harvard University ; written and directed by John Marshall

Type

Label

The hunters, produced by the Film Study Center of the Peabody Museum of Harvard University ; written and directed by John Marshall

Language

eng

Characteristic

videorecording

Main title

The hunters

Medium

electronic resource

resource.otherEventInformation

Originally released in 1957 as a motion picture

Responsibility statement

produced by the Film Study Center of the Peabody Museum of Harvard University ; written and directed by John Marshall

Runtime

Series statement

!Kung San series

Summary

In this classic documentary, the Kalahari Bushmen of Africa wage a constant war for survival against the hot arid climate and unyielding soil. 'The Hunters' focuses on four men who undertake a hunt to obtain meat for their village. The chronicle of their 13-day trek becomes part of the village's folklore, illustrating the ancient roots and continual renewal of African tribal cultures

Technique

live action

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