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Films
2 Films
with a digital version available
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Keywords
“Ritual”
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Directors
“Nairn, Charlie”
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Series
“Disappearing World Series”
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Country of production
“United Kingdom”
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films with a digital version
2
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Region
Melanesia
1
South Asia
1
Country
Papua New Guinea
1
Sri Lanka
1
Keywords
Festivals / Carnival
1
Possession
1
Religion / Belief / Faith
1
Ritual
2
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Social Conflict
1
Directors
Nairn, Charlie
2
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Series
Disappearing World Series
2
x
Country of production
United Kingdom
2
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Year of production
1973
1
1974
1
Film list
Kataragama: A God for All Seasons
1973
52
‘
Directed by
Charlie Nairn
.
In ever-increasing numbers Sinhalese of all religions (Muslims, Christians and Buddhists) are turning to Kataragama, an ancient Hindu God, at times of trouble and desperation. Once a year pilgrims
South Asia
Religion / Belief / Faith
Ritual
Possession
The Kawelka: Ongka’s Big Moka
1974
52
‘
Directed by
Charlie Nairn
.
Ongka is a charismatic big-man of the Kawelka tribe who live scattered in the Western highlands, north of Mount Hagen, in Papua New Guinea. The film focuses on the motivations and efforts involved
Melanesia
Ritual
Festivals / Carnival
Social Conflict