Series Indonesia Series, ANU, DVD 2
Director J. Fox, Timothy Asch, Patsy Asch
Country/Production Australia
Release 1983
Length 30 mins
Format Colour / DVD / PAL / All region
Location Indonesia, Roti / Asia
Ethnic Group Rotinese
University Australian National University
Order No RAI-200.238C
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This film examines the ecology and poetry of everyday life. Two Rotinese narrate this film, each offering his perception of the importance of the Lontar (Borassus) palm: a clan leader describes the many practical uses of the palm; a poet tells of its origin and mythic significance. The film complements Fox’s book, The Harvest of the Palm, as well as his essays on ritual language.
