Becoming a Man in Melanesia| 52mins
Director: Jérôme Ségur | Producer: ZED, with the participation of France 3 & Discovery Channel
Focus Years: 2006 | Country: France
Synopsis:
"Becoming a Man in Melanesia" follows the epic ordeals of two young men who live on sepaarate islands. And though they will never meet each other, they share a common, singular goal: to make the difficult passage into manhood. Each will face a grueling initiation ritual. Success will mean new status and responsibilities within each boy's tribe - but success isn't guaranteed. If they fail, they will remain children within their community. To achieve this adult status in Melanesia, Junior from Kontu island in Papua has to capture a shark armed only with a lasso and a propeller, whereas Wabak from Pentecost island in Vanuatu has to jump from a wooden tower, his ankle bound with thick vines.… Two ordeals, each with the same goal: becoming a man!
Becoming a Man in Melanesia
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