Mondo Banana
Originally released in 2013. Mondo Banana is a documentary film. directed by Ryan A. White. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Deep in the forests of Sumatra, a Finnish sea captain seeks an elusive banana. In a Kolkata kitchen, Bengali chefs prepare scrumptious banana stalk curries. As the sun blazes in Kuala Lumpur, a Chinese exorcist calls forth an evil banana spirit… Embarking on an international journey through the vibrant world of human-banana relationships, MONDO BANANA explores the personal, cultural, and environmental importance of one of the world’s favorite fruits. A delicious blend of video art and ethnographic film, MONDO BANANA turns educational filmmaking upside down with a wild medley of shadow puppetry, culinary demonstrations, exorcisms, scientific research, performance art, anthropology, underground film, and dragon-dancing that peels away the secrets of human-banana relations and celebrates the age-old connection between people and plants.
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Production Details
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- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mondo Banana about?
Deep in the forests of Sumatra, a Finnish sea captain seeks an elusive banana. In a Kolkata kitchen, Bengali chefs prepare scrumptious banana stalk curries. As the sun blazes in Kuala Lumpur, a Chi...
Who directed Mondo Banana?
Mondo Banana was directed by Ryan A. White.
How long is Mondo Banana?
Mondo Banana has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was Mondo Banana released?
Mondo Banana was released on October 16, 2013 in theaters.