Breaking Bows and Arrows

Breaking Bows and Arrows

2001
1h 52m
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Overview

On the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, victims and perpetrators are coming together in traditionally based reconciliation ceremonies after a decade long civil war left the community bitterly divided. In the largest reconciliation ceremony yet to take, BBA follows fighters who have killed each others families as they come together to break bows and arrows in a traditional gesture of peace. On a more personal journey Francis Boisivere retrieves the bones of a chief he killed, ceremonially returning them to the bereaved wife, Immaculate Atorevi . He seeks forgiveness , she a release from the hatred she harbours.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Countries
Australia

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 2001
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Key Crew

Liz Thompson
Director

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