The Amazon Head Hunters (1932)

The Amazon Head Hunters (1932) poster

It is thanks to this film that the Marquis gained notoriety with a wider audience. The film is the result of film footage shot between May 1926 and June 1930 in several South American countries. Departing from Guayaquil, he first went to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Upon returning to the capital of Ecuador, chance brought him to the Ocaina Indians, the Boro, the Napo, the Jivaro and the Piro. He explored the Incan mines of Machu Picchu, discovered only a few years prior, and ended his journey on the famed Guano islands. The musical score, inspired by traditional Indian music, was created by Maurice Jaubert.

Director: Marquis de Wavrin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 71 min
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Production: Compagnie Universelle Cinématographique (CUC)
Country: Belgium, France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

amazon rainforest, jungle, headhunter

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Amazon Head Hunters about?
It is thanks to this film that the Marquis gained notoriety with a wider audience. The film is the result of film footage shot between May 1926 and June 1930 in several South American countries. Departing from Guayaquil, he first went to the Galapagos Islands in the Pacific. Upon returning to the capital of Ecuador, chance brought him to the Ocaina Indians, the Boro, the Napo, the Jivaro and the Piro. He explored the Incan mines of Machu Picchu, discovered only a few years prior, and ended his journey on the famed Guano islands. The musical score, inspired by traditional Indian music, was created by Maurice Jaubert.
Who directed The Amazon Head Hunters?
The Amazon Head Hunters was directed by Marquis de Wavrin.
Who stars in The Amazon Head Hunters?
The Amazon Head Hunters stars Marquis de Wavrin, Fred Shields.
How long is The Amazon Head Hunters?
The Amazon Head Hunters has a runtime of 1h 11m (71 minutes).
What genre is The Amazon Head Hunters?
The Amazon Head Hunters is a Documentary film.
Where was The Amazon Head Hunters produced?
The Amazon Head Hunters was produced in Belgium, France.