CinemaOSMovie · 1963 · 1h 24m

Dead Birds

60%(10)IMDbDocumentary

An ethnographic documentary documenting the ritual warfare cycle, social life, and belief systems of the Dani people of the Baliem Valley in western New Guinea.

Directed byRobert Gardner

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 24m
Language
EN
Released
October 1, 1963
Studios
Peabody Museum

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Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring
Robert Gardner

Robert Gardner

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Creative team
Directed by
Robert Gardner
Robert Gardner
Written by
Robert Gardner
Robert Gardner

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