The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.
Release Date | December 31, 1948 | |
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Status | Released | |
Original Title | Aborigines of the Sea Coast | |
Runtime | 19min | |
Budget | — | |
Revenue | — | |
Language | English | |
Original Language | English | |
Production Countries | Australia | |
Production Companies | Australian National Film BoardCommonwealth Department of the InteriorAustralian News and Information Bureau |