The Wasp Nest (1972)

In this film, a group of women and children gather sweet, fresh /ole berries and sha roots. The younger women, led by N!ai, bait a nest of wasps. As the day wears on, Debe, N!ai's youngest son, grows restless. Di!ai asks N!ai to take Debe home, but she refuses, and walks off to join the younger women. The film explores the interactions between these women as they engage in their everyday pursuit of food. It is a companion film to Debe's Tantrum.

Director: John Marshall
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 13 min
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Original Language: en

Keywords

documentary short

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wasp Nest about?
In this film, a group of women and children gather sweet, fresh /ole berries and sha roots. The younger women, led by N!ai, bait a nest of wasps. As the day wears on, Debe, N!ai's youngest son, grows restless. Di!ai asks N!ai to take Debe home, but she refuses, and walks off to join the younger women. The film explores the interactions between these women as they engage in their everyday pursuit of food. It is a companion film to Debe's Tantrum.
Who directed The Wasp Nest?
The Wasp Nest was directed by John Marshall.
How long is The Wasp Nest?
The Wasp Nest has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is The Wasp Nest?
The Wasp Nest is a Documentary film.