The Sakuddei 1974 Directed by John Sheppard
The Sakuddei are a small and ethnically separate community living on the island of Siberut off the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. Their distinctive way of life and elaborate religious ceremonies, centred on the umah (ceremonial house) are under threat from the Indonesian government which wishes to ‘civilise’ the Sakuddei. These people are also threatened by a timber company from the Philippines which has been granted a logging concession in the Sakuddei’s territory.
Country
United Kingdom
Production Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Gnere
Documentary
Release Date 1 January 1974
52 mins
