Watunna

Nan
0h 24m
1989

Overview

The creation myths of the Yekuana Indians of the Orinoco region of Venezuela provide a transparent look at the poetic process by which human beings construct meaning from their experience. Narrated by Stan Brakhage. Music and sound by Bruce Odland.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Animation
Languages : English
Released Date: 1989-01-01

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Stan Brakhage

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