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In the Land of the War Canoes [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.

Genre: Military & War


Format: Black & White, NTSC, Silent, DVD


Contributor: Edward S. Curtis, Maggie Frank


Runtime: 47 minutes


Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.331


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No


MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ Unrated (Not Rated)


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches; 3.2 Ounces


Director ‏ : ‎ Edward S. Curtis


Media Format ‏ : ‎ Black & White, NTSC, Silent, DVD


Run time ‏ : ‎ 47 minutes


Release date ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2000


Actors ‏ : ‎ Maggie Frank


Subtitles: ‏ ‎ English


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    • First ethnographical fiction movie.
I have been so lucky to finally achieving this amazing film document from the start of the last century. A film who was the precurser for films like "Nanook of the North" and Knud Rasmussens "Palu's brudefærd". Having teached indian cultures for many years I am to posses this film at last. The DVD shows equally well on region 1 and 2. Michael K. Carlsen, Kirkevej 9 C, Charlottenlund, Denmark [email protected] ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2010 by micar42
    • A Film Treasure
*In the Land of the War Canoes* is a rare gem. Filmed before the Kwakiutl were heavily affected by Westerners, it gives the viewer an accurate and amazing view into the traditional past of this First Nation. Through this film the viewer travels back in time nearly 100 years. Again, amazing. It's almost like being there. Very educational. Five stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2010 by Hagen LeBray
    • This is the best example of NorthWest Art
This is the best example of NorthWest Art, the story is just ok but the traditional way of life that is shown is fantastic.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2015 by Miss E
    • Intelligent Restoration
Photographer Edward Sheriff Curtis spent three summer seasons (1912-14) on Vancouver Island filming the Kwakiutl, whose tales had just been published by ethnographer Franz Boas. On December 7th of 1914, the Continental Film Company released the six-reeler IN THE LAND OF THE HEAD HUNTERS in a joint premiere at 1650-seat Moore Theater in Seattle and 1455-seat Casino Theater in New York. The World Film Company distributed only 26 prints of the film. In 1947 collector Hugo Zeiter of Danville IL donated the only known copy, a 35mm nitrate film in poor condition to the Field Museum in Chicago, where the film caught fire during projection. Opening footage introducing the characters was lost; the original was transferred to 16mm safety stock and destroyed. In 1965 George Quimby took copies of the film to The Thomas Burke Memorial Washington State Museum in Seattle, with permission to restore it. Kwakiutl expert Bill Holm showed the film fifteen times to native audiences, inviting recollections and in 1972 David Gerth recorded dialogue with eleven natives (three of whom appeared in the film as children) at Newcombe Auditorium of the British Columbia Provincial Museum in Vancouver. The opening footage was reconstructed from the director's own book of still photos, and the film was renamed IN THE LAND OF THE WAR CANOES. The resulting DVD is a wonderful combination of accidental survival and intelligent restoration. I would like to see a new release with a bonus section from Curtis' vast photographic record of native life, much of which is in print form presently. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2006 by Joseph L. Ponessa
    • glimps into the stone age
This documentary consists of some unique footage of a lifestyle that probably has existed on the earth for hundreds of thousands of years, but now is gone, except from very few groups of people in tropical rainforests. It is important to remember that the people in the film are acting, the "story" is dramatized by Curtis, the editor. Still it indicates a lifestyle of intens and spontanous action, and at times quite violent. It leaves you with a lot of thoughts, and questions, both about the past and our modern lifestyle. Obviously to spend most of our lifetime in front of a computer is not the only way of living for a human being... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2009 by Ulf Myrvold
    • Five Stars
coming to Blu-ray in the near future confirmed by Milestone!
Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2015 by Arkadin
    • exorbitant cost
I have never seen this. I would love to, used to live on the northeast coast of Washington State, near Vancouver Island. However, the price of this is ridiculous. Get it from NetFlix and save a whole lot of money.
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2011 by Sheikh Yerboudy
    • Where the Wild Things Are
THis film would be your typical love triangle between an sorcerer and a walrus hunter. But the costumes and grizzly bear dancing are EPIC. wish more of this film survived. The original title of this film was "LAND OF THE HEADHUNTERS" which fits better. this flick is bloody. lots of decapitations.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2008 by ginsu

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