REISE AUF DIE FITSCHI INSELN
This film is held by the BFI (ID: 14231).
Synopsis
INTEREST. Fijians demonstrate various traditional activities for tourists.
Tourists are carried ashore at M'Benga on the backs of Fijian natives (18). Several men perform the Haka, the traditional war-dance (35). Water is poured over hot rocks; yams are placed on the rocks, covered, and left to steam (122). Children jump from a bridge into a river (171). Fire-making by rubbing a stick in a hole in a piece of wood (206). Natives enjoy a steam bath after piling foliage on hot stones (293). Canoe racing in long canoes (326). Two-man canoes are steered over hurdles (399ft).
Titles
- FIJI AND THE SOUTH SEA ISLANDS (Alternative)
- REISE AUF DIE FITSCHI INSELN
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1908
- Running Time:
- 4 minutes
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 35mm Film
- Colour:
- Black/White
- Sound:
- Silent
- Footage:
- 380 ft
Production Credits
- Production Company
- Éclipse