Desert People(1967)
Desert People Synopsis
Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as women harvest grass seeds to make a primitive flour for bread. Grubs, lizards, and fruit are also on the menu, with the only contact with the modern world being their trek to a government compound for much-needed drinking water.
Desert People (1967) is a documentary film directed by Ian Dunlop, released on January 25, 1967 with a runtime of 51m. It stars Ian Dunlop. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ian Dunlop
- Production:
- Australian Commonwealth Film Unit, Australian National Film Board, Commonwealth Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
Desert People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ian Dunlop.
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The main cast of Desert People (1967) includes Ian Dunlop. The film was directed by Ian Dunlop. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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Desert People was released on January 25, 1967 and runs for 51m.
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Desert People (1967) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.