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Island Observed

1966 27 min
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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.

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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
  • camera
    Hector Lemieux
  • producer
    Tom Daly
  • commentary
    Stanley Jackson
  • editing
    David Mayerovitch
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • narrator
    Henry Ramer
  • music
    Norman Bigras

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