321165
321165

Desert People

1967-01-25
5
en 51m
Documentary
Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as women harvest grass seeds to make a primitive flour for bread. Grubs, lizards, and fruit are also on the menu, with the only contact with the modern world being their trek to a government compound for much-needed drinking water.

Director

Ian Dunlop

Editor

Ian Dunlop

australian aboriginal

Status

Released

Countries

  • Australia

Companies

  • Australian Commonwealth Film Unit
  • Australian National Film Board
  • Commonwealth Film Unit