Bronislaw Malinowski: Off the Verandah

1985 0h 52m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Bronislaw Malinowski changed the way that field studies were carried out. He worked on a remote group of Pacific islands—the Trobriands—and lived for long periods among the people he was studying. A brilliant linguist, he quickly learned their language and later published books which brought the islanders to life. The idea that native peoples were primitive savages was altered for good with Malinowski's insight into their mastery of their world.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Tim Prentki
Malinowski's Voice (voice)
Bruce Dakowski
Himself

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: André Singer
Writers: Bruce Dakowski
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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41 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Chris Christophe shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Tim Prentki and Bruce Dakowski carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt19815296 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

André Singer directs. Chris Christophe cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
241 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Chris Christophe shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Tim Prentki and Bruce Dakowski carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt19815296 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.