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The Human Face of the Pacific: Atoll Life in Kiribati

1983 · 28 min Documentary

The Republic of Kiribati is one of the most isolated places in the Pacific and because of this it has been possible for its people to retain much of their traditional way of life. In this film, made on Tabiteuea Island four years after independence, we witness a special three-day ritual dating from pre-colonial times, in which Manerrua – a schoolgirl of 14 – celebrates her first menstruation

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Year 1983
Country Australia
Genre Documentary
Director Oliver Howes
Runtime 28 min.

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The Human Face of the Pacific: Atoll Life in Kiribati is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1983. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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