Under the Men's Tree (1973)
At Jie cattle camps in Uganda men often gather under a special tree to make leather and wooden goods and talk, relax, and sleep. This brilliant ethnographic documentary by renowned filmmakers David and Judith MacDougall captures one particularly riveting discussion one afternoon under the men's tree. The conversation on this particular afternoon becomes a kind of reverse ethnography, centering on the European's most noticeable possession, the motor vehicle. This is a uniquely delicate and intimate film, filled with the humor of the Jie and, implicitly, the ironic wit of the filmmakers.
Director: David MacDougall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: July 1, 1973
Country: Australia, United States of America
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under the Men's Tree about?
- At Jie cattle camps in Uganda men often gather under a special tree to make leather and wooden goods and talk, relax, and sleep. This brilliant ethnographic documentary by renowned filmmakers David and Judith MacDougall captures one particularly riveting discussion one afternoon under the men's tree. The conversation on this particular afternoon becomes a kind of reverse ethnography, centering on the European's most noticeable possession, the motor vehicle. This is a uniquely delicate and intimate film, filled with the humor of the Jie and, implicitly, the ironic wit of the filmmakers.
- Who directed Under the Men's Tree?
- Under the Men's Tree was directed by David MacDougall.
- How long is Under the Men's Tree?
- Under the Men's Tree has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- What genre is Under the Men's Tree?
- Under the Men's Tree is a Documentary film.
- Where was Under the Men's Tree produced?
- Under the Men's Tree was produced in Australia, United States of America.