In The Land Of War Canoes

Director: Edward S. Curtis

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Directors: Edward S. Curtis
Format: NTSC
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Studio: Image Entertainment
DVD Release Date: Oct 1 2002

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

ASIN: 6305943958
Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #17,429 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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A drama of Kwakiutl life in the Northwest. Best known as one of the premiere photographers of the 20th century, Edward S. Curtis devoted his life to documenting the disappearing world of the American Indian. In this film, originally titled "In the Land of the Headhunters," Curtis retold a tribal story of love and revenge among the Kwakiutl Indians of Vancouver Island. Curtis spent three years with the Kwakiutl to meticulously recreate their way of life before the white man came. In addition to the magnificent painted war canoes of the title, the film features wonderful native costumes, dancing and rituals--including a powerful scene of a vision quest. Restored from the only surviving print in 1972 with a new score of original music and chants by the Kwakiutls themselves, "In the Land of the War Canoes" presents a magnificent image of a lost world.

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Making-of documentary: "The Image Maker and the Indians"

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5.0 out of 5 stars Am amazing glimpse into native american folklore, Sep 29 2002

By	Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com (...in Middle America) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

A fascinating docu-dramatization of an ancient folk legend of Vancouver's Kwakiutl indians... This ethnological tour-de-force has a compelling, if simple, plot, of bloodshed, revenge and justice, but is really noteworthy for its vibrant presentation of the Kwakiutl culture, especially their rich heritage of wood carving, fabric arts, costuming and dance. The animal-spirit costumes are truly amazing, as are the huge canoes and painted lodges. An amazing glimpse at the world of the Pacific Northwest, before white men came, filmed over a three years period by documentarian and folklorist Edward S. Curtis. Highly recommended.

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