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David Parer

Australia
1981

The delicate and spectacular plumes of the bird of paradise are items of wealth and decoration to the tribes of the Nuigini Highlands. Whilst adapting to 'modern development', the Highlanders
retain their ancient rituals.

colourful feathers in their ceremonies will magically acquire for them the attractive qualities of the birds.

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Director James Bogle

Australia

MIFF 1984

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Director Christopher Lynch