Mondo Banana (2013)

Mondo Banana (2013) poster

Deep in the forests of Sumatra, a Finnish sea captain seeks an elusive banana. In a Kolkata kitchen, Bengali chefs prepare scrumptious banana stalk curries. As the sun blazes in Kuala Lumpur, a Chinese exorcist calls forth an evil banana spirit… Embarking on an international journey through the vibrant world of human-banana relationships, MONDO BANANA explores the personal, cultural, and environmental importance of one of the world’s favorite fruits. A delicious blend of video art and ethnographic film, MONDO BANANA turns educational filmmaking upside down with a wild medley of shadow puppetry, culinary demonstrations, exorcisms, scientific research, performance art, anthropology, underground film, and dragon-dancing that peels away the secrets of human-banana relations and celebrates the age-old connection between people and plants.

Director: Ryan A. White
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
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Cinematography: Ryan A. White
Editing: Ryan A. White
Country: Canada, Finland, Thailand, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ryan A. White
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mondo Banana about?
Deep in the forests of Sumatra, a Finnish sea captain seeks an elusive banana. In a Kolkata kitchen, Bengali chefs prepare scrumptious banana stalk curries. As the sun blazes in Kuala Lumpur, a Chinese exorcist calls forth an evil banana spirit… Embarking on an international journey through the vibrant world of human-banana relationships, MONDO BANANA explores the personal, cultural, and environmental importance of one of the world’s favorite fruits. A delicious blend of video art and ethnographic film, MONDO BANANA turns educational filmmaking upside down with a wild medley of shadow puppetry, culinary demonstrations, exorcisms, scientific research, performance art, anthropology, underground film, and dragon-dancing that peels away the secrets of human-banana relations and celebrates the age-old connection between people and plants.
Who directed Mondo Banana?
Mondo Banana was directed by Ryan A. White.
How long is Mondo Banana?
Mondo Banana has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
What genre is Mondo Banana?
Mondo Banana is a Documentary film.
Where was Mondo Banana produced?
Mondo Banana was produced in Canada, Finland, Thailand, United States of America.