The Ax Fight
Synopsis
This ethnographic film records a conflict that took place on February 28, 1971, in the Yanomami village of Mishimishimabowei-teri during the fieldwork of Timothy Asch and Napoleon Chagnon. Constructed in four parts, the film first presents the complete unedited footage of the fight as it was witnessed by the filmmakers, followed by slow-motion analysis, kinship diagrams, and a final edited version. Through this structure, the film documents both the social dynamics of the conflict and the process by which ethnographic knowledge is produced from filmed events.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timothy Asch, Napoleon Chagnon
- Original Title
- The Ax Fight
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Release Date
- 01/01/1975
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timothy Asch, Napoleon Chagnon
Department Leadership Roster
Timothy Asch
Director
Napoleon Chagnon
Director
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What is The Ax Fight about?
This ethnographic film records a conflict that took place on February 28, 1971, in the Yanomami village of Mishimishimabowei-teri during the fieldwork of Timothy Asch and Napoleon Chagnon. Constructed in four parts, the film first presents the complete unedited footage of the fight as it was witnessed by the filmmakers, followed by slow-motion analysis, kinship diagrams, and a final edited version. Through this structure, the film documents both the social dynamics of the conflict and the process by which ethnographic knowledge is produced from filmed events.
Who directed The Ax Fight?
The Ax Fight was directed by Timothy Asch, Napoleon Chagnon.
Who stars in The Ax Fight?
The principal cast of The Ax Fight includes Not specified.
When was The Ax Fight released and how long is it?
The Ax Fight was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 30m.