The Fabulous South Seas
The island of New Guinea is the setting for this film, which focuses on the landscape, the life of the Papuans and their ritual festivals and spirit dances. The colorful birds of paradise are the pride of the islanders. Among the more than 40 species, the smallest, the "Little King" with blood-red plumage, can also be found on the island.
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The Fabulous South Seas
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Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 14, 1960
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Geisterland der Südsee
Production Companies
Eugen Schuhmacher Produktion
Director
Eugen Schuhmacher
Description
The island of New Guinea is the setting for this film, which focuses on the landscape, the life of the Papuans and their ritual festivals and spirit dances. The colorful birds of paradise are the pride of the islanders. Among the more than 40 species, the smallest, the "Little King" with blood-red plumage, can also be found on the island.
