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201458 minPGdocumentary

Kabelbel

201458 minPGdocumentary

A group of villagers learns canoe making and seafaring from clan elders on the remote island of Masahet in Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province.

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A group of villagers learns canoe making and seafaring from clan elders on the remote island of Masahet in Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province.

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David Battydirector

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On the island of Masahet in Papua New Guinea’s New Ireland Province, villagers learn canoe making and seafaring from clan elders. The film captures the daily life of these communities as they navigate intergenerational differences and social change. Cultural pride emerges as traditions are passed down through hands-on instruction. Shot in 2014, Kabelbel runs for 58 minutes and presents a vivid portrait of contemporary village life amidst shifting customs.

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