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The Water of Words: a cultural ecology of a small island in Eastern Indonesia

1983 / 30 minutes

Directed by: J. Fox Timothy Asch Patsy Asch

Anthropologist

Country of production: Australia

Series: ANU, Indonesia Series

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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.

Language and subtitles: English and Original Language with English Subtitles

Region: South-East Asia

Country: Indonesia

Keywords: Archaeobotany / Ethnobotany Linguistics / Language Environment

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