Film
The Wedding Camels
1980 · 1h 43m · Documentary
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- 6.8
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Overview
Set among the Turkana pastoralists of northwestern Kenya, the film chronicles the marriage negotiations between Lorang’s daughter Akai and Kongu, a friend and age-mate of her father. Much of the film focuses on extended discussions over the bridewealth—goats and camels to be given to the bride’s family—which draw in relatives from both sides and grow increasingly tense. Filmed in an observational style without narration, the documentary records the negotiations and social dynamics that shape the marriage arrangement.
Crew
- David MacDougallDirector · Writer
- Judith MacDougallDirector · Writer
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1980
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Documentary
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