An Argument About a Marriage
Originally released in 1969. An Argument About a Marriage is a documentary film. directed by John Marshall. At just 18 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
An Argument About a Marriage raises questions about the impact of European farms on the economic and the social life of the Ju/'hoansi; about the complexities of marriage rules and bride-service in their traditional kinship system; and about the nature of conflict and its mediation among the Ju/'hoansi. Despite the interpersonal anger, we see how oma's skillful intervention prevents this particular conflict from escalating to violence.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 11, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
0h 18m
18 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Argument About a Marriage about?
An Argument About a Marriage raises questions about the impact of European farms on the economic and the social life of the Ju/'hoansi; about the complexities of marriage rules and bride-service in...
Who directed An Argument About a Marriage?
An Argument About a Marriage was directed by John Marshall.
How long is An Argument About a Marriage?
An Argument About a Marriage has a runtime of 0 hours and 18 minutes (18 minutes total).
When was An Argument About a Marriage released?
An Argument About a Marriage was released on August 11, 1969 in theaters.