Bridewealth for a Goddess (2000)
The film documents the last performance of the ritual for the fertility goddess Amb Kor, in the Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Shot over a period of approximately 15 years, the anthropologists and filmmakers have been participant-observers during a time of pivotal change for the clans of the Kavelka tribal group.
Director: Chris Owen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
Release Date: January 1, 2000
Country: Papua New Guinea
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bridewealth for a Goddess about?
- The film documents the last performance of the ritual for the fertility goddess Amb Kor, in the Western Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea. Shot over a period of approximately 15 years, the anthropologists and filmmakers have been participant-observers during a time of pivotal change for the clans of the Kavelka tribal group.
- Who directed Bridewealth for a Goddess?
- Bridewealth for a Goddess was directed by Chris Owen.
- How long is Bridewealth for a Goddess?
- Bridewealth for a Goddess has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
- What genre is Bridewealth for a Goddess?
- Bridewealth for a Goddess is a Documentary film.
- Where was Bridewealth for a Goddess produced?
- Bridewealth for a Goddess was produced in Papua New Guinea.