Island Observed
1966•28m•Released
Documentary
A film record of M.E.T.E.I. (Medical Expedition to Easter Island), one of the most unusual scientific enquiries ever launched, headed by a McGill University research team. While the film is concerned mainly with the physical condition of Easter Islanders, it also provides glimpses of island activities, a village wedding, and the famous long-faced stone sculptures.
Director
Hector Lemieux
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Henry Ramer
Narrator
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Tom Daly
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