Aborigines of the Sea Coast

The coast of Arnhem Land in Australia's Northern Territory has been the home of Aboriginal people for many many centuries. Some still live a traditional lifestyle. This film is a record of a 1948 expedition to Arnhem Land led by anthropologist Charles Mountford. It depicts the ancestral fishing, hunting, building and boatmaking techniques used by the communities of the region.

Country:

Australia

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

19 minutes

Year:

1948

Director:

Charles Mountford

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Company:

Australian National Film Board,

Commonwealth Department of the Interior,

Australian News and Information Bureau

Cast:

Crew:

Cinematography

Music

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