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
 

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