About this title: This shockumentary caused a stir when it was released in 1962 -- no one had seen anything quite like it before. But audiences need not have worried, this low-brow, disconnected series of clips on "savages" and "barbarians" (usually dark-skinned) who pierce their skin or their noses and do not bother to cover their breasts, would only get worse in sequel after sequel, through the 1970s. Purporting to show repulsive or erotic ritual practices and strange cultural customs from around the world, such as the slaughter of pigs in New Guinea or Asians who eat dog meat, or even the Hawaiian hula, ...
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Description: Very Good. 1962 From private collection, original packaging, not a former rental All orders processed within 2 business days. Ships from Foxboro MA. read more
Format: VHS Tape
Studio: Woodhaven Ent
Date: 2000-03-21
UPC:615692450028
Description: Very Good. VHS Video tape. Tape is in great shape and plays well. Case is in good shape with some scuffs and edge creases. Case art is unmarked. read more
Format: DVD
Studio: BLUE UNDERGROUND
UPC:827058101196
Description: BRAND NEW. 'All the scenes you will see in this film are true. If they are shocking, it is only because there are many shocking things in this world...' With those words, Directors Gualtiero Jacopetti, Paolo Cavara and Franco Prosperi unleashed the international sensation that stunned critics and moviegoers alike while revolutionizing the documentary genre forever. Filmed in every corner of the world, this landmark epic explores the culture of life and death, the anguish of man and beast, and ... read more
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