Man without Pigs(1990)
Man without Pigs Synopsis
John Waiko is the first Papua New Guinea man to graduate with a PhD and be appointed a professor. He returns to the Binandere clan and his small village of Tabara in the Northern Province of PNG. Once there, he has to organise a celebration for his achievements with his family’s help. Since he has been away for most of his life, he has no recognised wealth in the village (the pigs used for gift giving), nor a network of supporters or knowledge of the preparation and rituals for having such a celebration. He wants the event to happen quickly but that’s not the way it works in Tabara. Man without pigs focuses on the antagonism aroused by the clash between traditional customs and Western values in this remote PNG community.
Man without Pigs (1990) is a documentary film directed by Chris Owen, released on January 1, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars John Waiko. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Owen
- Status:
- Released
Man without Pigs Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Chris Owen.
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Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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The main cast of Man without Pigs (1990) includes John Waiko. The film was directed by Chris Owen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Man without Pigs released?
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Man without Pigs was released on January 1, 1990 and runs for 1h 2m.
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Man without Pigs (1990) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.