Man without Pigs (1990)

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.

Director: Chris Owen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Country: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

papua new guinea

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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. 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.
Who directed Man without Pigs?
Man without Pigs was directed by Chris Owen.
Who stars in Man without Pigs?
Man without Pigs stars John Waiko.
How long is Man without Pigs?
Man without Pigs has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Man without Pigs?
Man without Pigs is a Documentary film.
Where was Man without Pigs produced?
Man without Pigs was produced in Australia, Papua New Guinea.