Baruya Muka Archival

Baruya Muka Archival
NR 13 hr 24 minDocumentary
A detailed record of the first stage male initiation ceremony of the Baruya of the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea A group of nine to 12 year old boys are followed through their first initiation from the last days with their families through their nosepiercing and other rituals and ordeals to the final feast given in their honour It is a tough time the beginning of a tenyear journey to warrior and manhood

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Production Companies:Film Australia