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200052 minPGdocumentary

Asmat

200052 minPGdocumentary

A 20-year-old Asmat must capture and kill a cassowary before his wedding to gain acceptance in his community, known for their fearsome reputation.

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Jean-Michel Corillion

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A 20-year-old Asmat must capture and kill a cassowary before his wedding to gain acceptance in his community, known for their fearsome reputation.

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Jean-Michel Corilliondirector

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Rufinus, a 20-year-old from the Asmat people, prepares for his wedding on the southwestern coast of western Papua. Before the ceremony, he must hunt and kill a cassowary, a solitary bird found deep in the jungle. This task is crucial for Rufinus to gain acceptance within his community, known for their fierce reputation as cannibals and headhunters. The film includes rare archival footage that recounts the history of the Asmat people and their traditions.

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