In the Land of Giants and Pygmies (1925)
IN THE LAND OF GIANT PYGMIES, a diary of Aurelio Rossi's 1925 trek into the immense Belgian Congo, preserves a long-gone-Colonial-era wonder at natural resources, "primitive" tribes, customs and costumes in Europe's cast African possessions, and implies that the "dark continent" could benefit from the "civilizing" influences of home.
Director: Aurelio Rossis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: January 1, 1925
Music: Eric Le Guen
Original Language: en
Keywords
anthropology, american, silent film, travelogue, diary film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Land of Giants and Pygmies about?
- IN THE LAND OF GIANT PYGMIES, a diary of Aurelio Rossi's 1925 trek into the immense Belgian Congo, preserves a long-gone-Colonial-era wonder at natural resources, "primitive" tribes, customs and costumes in Europe's cast African possessions, and implies that the "dark continent" could benefit from the "civilizing" influences of home.
- Who directed In the Land of Giants and Pygmies?
- In the Land of Giants and Pygmies was directed by Aurelio Rossis.
- How long is In the Land of Giants and Pygmies?
- In the Land of Giants and Pygmies has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is In the Land of Giants and Pygmies?
- In the Land of Giants and Pygmies is a Documentary film.