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 nose-piercing and other rituals and ordeals to the final feast given in their honour. It is a tough time, the beginning of a ten-year journey to warrior and manhood.
Release Date : Feb 03, 1991
Genres : Documentary
Production Company : Film Australia
Production Countries : Australia, Papua New Guinea
Original Language : English
Casts : Maurice Godelier, Richard Lloyd, Chuwanandaye
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Status : Released
Budget : 0
Revenue : 0