Film

The Islanders

1968 · 21m · Documentary

Above the tip of Cape York, beyond the northernmost point of the Australian continent, are the Torres Strait Islands. The economy here is based on home gardens and pearlshell fishing. The culture, with its basis in music, dancing and ceremony, provides a striking contrast to that of mainland Australia. This film, shot in the late 1960s, shows how strongly old traditions still affect Torres Strait Islander people, even though they also have most of the trappings of modern life.

• Cecil HolmesDirector

Release date

January 1, 1968

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

21m

Genres

Documentary