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201954 minPGdocumentary

Lamalera

201954 minPGdocumentary

Four locals in a village in Eastern Indonesia share their views on traditional whale-hunting as pressures from the outside world increase.

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Four locals in a village in Eastern Indonesia share their views on traditional whale-hunting as pressures from the outside world increase.

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Kris, a 15-year-old girl from Lamalera, attends the local high school while her father, Karolous, practices traditional whale-hunting. This ancient technique is central to the village's livelihood in Eastern Indonesia. As the youth leave for education and work, the community faces pressure to abandon their whaling practices. Perspectives from Karolous, ship builder Ignacious, and Sister Maria, a Catholic nun, provide insight into the challenges and changes affecting their daily lives.

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