Arrows Against the Wind

Synopsis

Portrays the cultural beliefs of the Dani and Asmat, two tribal groups in West Papua (Irian Jayan), and the social, political and environmental upheaval following Indonesia’s invasion of the country in 1963.

Language

English

Country

Australia

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 52 min.

Year of production

1992

Availability

Hire; 2000 hire: £5.00 (+p&p) for 2 weeks

Subjects

Anthropology; Development studies

Keywords

Asmat; cultural influences; Dani; ecology; indigenous peoples; Indonesia; Irian Jaya

Credits

Producer

Tracey Groome

Contributor

Anne Basser

Production Company

Name

Land Beyond Productions

Name

SBS Television

Distributor

Name

Survival International

Phone

020 7242 1441

Fax

020 7242 1771

Address

London
WC1N 3QL

Notes

Contact: Libarty Bollen, e-mail: lb@survival-international.org (4/00)