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Films
found one film
Keywords
“Marriage”
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Directors
“Asch, Timothy”
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Series
“ANU, Indonesia Series”
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Country of production
“Australia”
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Status
“A”
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short films
1
Region
South-East Asia
1
Country
Indonesia
1
Keywords
Family / Kinship
1
Marriage
1
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Ritual
1
Directors
Asch, Patsy
1
Asch, Timothy
1
x
Fox, James J.
1
Series
ANU, Indonesia Series
1
x
Country of production
Australia
1
x
Year of production
1988
1
Status
Film
Spear and Sword: a Payment of Bridewealth on the Island of Roti
1988
22
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Directed by
James J. Fox
Timothy Asch
Patsy Asch
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The film begins as the groom’s side gathers the animals and money for a bridewealth payment, and discusses problems that might arise in negotiating the exchange. In ritual silence, they walk to the bride’s family house, where discussions proceed, interspersing ritual forms with lively conversation. When agreement is reached, drinking and feasting begin and a chanter recounts the origin of the first bridewealth payment.
South-East Asia
Ritual
Marriage
Family / Kinship