
A feature-length documentary on life and conditions in Borneo, as recorded by Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Hoerl
United States

The Johnsons' 1930s expedition to Borneo yielded a cinematic artifact that remains startlingly fresh in both technique and sensibility. What initially appears as a straightforward natural history film rapidly reveals itself as a layered tapestry of ecological observation, cultural anthropology, and early 20th-century ...


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Martin E. Johnson

Anthony Young
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" The Johnsons' 1930s expedition to Borneo yielded a cinematic artifact that remains startlingly fresh in both technique and sensibility. What initially appears as a straightforward natural history film rapidly reveals itself as a layered tapestry of ecological observation, cultural anthropology, and early 20th-century cinematic innovation. Shot at a time when color photography was still in its infancy, the film's monochromatic palette becomes a strength. The Johnsons exploit black-and-white fil..."


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