Day 3

Two anthropology films will be shown on the third day (Sept 6).

The first is called "Pikizjaa" by Les Mclaren and Steve Macmillan (27 minutes). It was filmed at lombi village, population 400, in the southern highlands of Papua-New Guinea. The first half of the film documents a preparatory possum feast. The second half shows normal village life of the lombi people. Commentary has been minimised to a few explanatory comments by a young boy.

The second film is "Tidikawa and Friends" by Jef and Su Doring (82 minutes). This unique documentary provides the only existing record of the Bedamini, living in the remote isolation of Great Papuan Plateau rainforest. The film portrays vivid, dramatic events in these peoples lives, but, more importantly, perhaps it recreates the tempo and tenor of daily life.

A follow-up seminar will take place in the lounge and smoking room on Monday, Sept 9 from 12-2pm. Prof Pouwer and other Anthropology staff are conducting the seminar. It will centre around Papua-New Guinea.