- Additional Authors
- Subject
- Genre/Form
- Documentary films.
- Ethnographic films.
- Nonfiction films.
- Feature films.
- Note
- Title is part of the Projectr collection.
- Originally filmed in 1979 and released as a documentary film in 1981.
- Credits (note)
- Photography, recording, editing, Robert Gardner and Robert Fulton.
- Language (note)
- Narration In English; includes some dialogue in Fula (?), without subtitles.
- OCLC
- 1464815233
- Title
Deep hearts / Documentary Educational Resources ; a film by Robert Gardner ; produced by The Film Study Center, Harvard University
- Publisher
[New York, New York] : Grasshopper Film, [2024?]
- Copyright Date
©1979
- Description
1 online resource (1 video file (49 min., 17 sec.)) : sound, color
- Playing Time
004917
- Type of Content
two-dimensional moving image
- Type of Medium
computer
- Type of Carrier
online resource
- Description
rdatr digital
rdasco sound
- Digital File Characteristics
video file
- Credits
Photography, recording, editing, Robert Gardner and Robert Fulton.
- Summary
A film about the Bororo Fulani, a nomadic society located in the central portion of the Niger Republic of Africa. The title is a reference to an important aspect of these people's thought and demeanor. The Bororo are immensely beautiful. They are also extremely envious of each other's looks. This envy accounts for their truly suspicious nature; one which leads quickly to feelings of fear. They are particularly fearful of being 'devoured' by both the eyes and mouths of those around them with whom they compete as beautiful creatures. The concept of a deep heart is useful because it accommodates their fears by providing a metaphysical space in which to hide their true feelings. Deep hearts describes the Gerewol, an occasion during the rainy season when two different and competing lineages come together at a designated watering place to choose the most 'perfect' Bororo male. It is close to being a physical and moral beauty contest in which the winner, selected by a maiden of the opposing lineage, is acclaimed the 'bull.' The film is also an attempt to let this ceremony of the Bororo be a way of speaking to the larger question of choice itself, something which confronts all human beings at all times.
- Language
Narration In English; includes some dialogue in Fula (?), without subtitles.
- Source of description
Description based on online resource; title and statement of responsibility from title screen and end credits (viewed 2024 October 17).
- Connect to:
- Added Author
Gardner, Robert, 1925-2014, filmmaker.
Harvard University. Film Study Center, production company.
Documentary Educational Resources (Firm), distributor.
Grasshopper Film (Firm), publisher.
- Publisher No.
GRASSHOP5916 Grasshopper Film
- Branch Call Number
eNYPL VIDEO