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Movie poster: Cannibals of the South Seas (1918)
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Cannibals of the South Seas

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1918 · 4 min Documentary
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

First of many films by the husband/wife team of Martin and Osa Johnson, originally backed by George Eastman.

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Year 1918
Genre Documentary
Director Martin E. Johnson
Runtime 4 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative through a sequence of visual observations, relying on the immediacy of location filming. It explores the boundaries of early documentary filmmaking, blending an attempt at ethnographic record with elements of sensationalism.

Those who tire of polished modern documentaries will find raw fascination in this primary source. What lingers after viewing is a complex residue of authentic encounter and cultural lens. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Martin E. Johnson

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Watch as a silent archival artifact, with consideration for its historical context and the daring of early film explorers.

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