FIRE WALKERS OF FIJI
This film is held by the BFI (ID: 66997).
Synopsis
Describes the preparation of the fire for heating the rocks, and the actual walking on them at the island of Mbenga in the Fiji group. Also shows a kava drinking ceremony and the making of a quarter mile rope from coconut palms with which fish are driven to the beach to facilitate catching them.
Titles
- FIRE WALKERS OF FIJI
- Series Title:
- PEOPLE OF PARADISE
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1960
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 16mm Film
- Colour:
- Black/White
- Sound:
- Sound
- Footage:
- 1121 ft
Production Credits
- Production Countries:
- Great Britain
- Producer
- ATTENBOROUGH, David
- Editor
- WALTER, Robert
- narrator
- ATTENBOROUGH, David
- Photography
- MULLIGAN, Geoffrey
- Production Company
- BBC