A detailed record of the first stage male initiation ceremony of the Baruya of the Eastern Highlands of Papua New Guinea. A group of nine to 12 year old boys are followed through their first initiation - from the last days with their families through their nose-piercing and other rituals and ordeals to the final feast given in their honour. It is a tough time, the beginning of a ten-year journey to warrior and manhood.
Genre: Documentary
Stars: Maurice Godelier, Richard Lloyd, Chuwanandaye
Crew: Ian Dunlop (Director), Ian Dunlop (Producer), Dean Semler (Cinematography)
Country: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Language: English
Studio: Film Australia
Runtime: 804 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Feb 03, 1991
IMDb: 10
