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Sky Above and Mud Beneath

1961·Movie
1h 32min

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No humor.

Energy

Violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, society, and class and money

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Complexity7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6
  • Visual Stylization6

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Men of the space age meet men of the stone age.

In September, 1959, six Europeans leave Cook's Bay on the southern coast of Dutch New Guinea, now West Papua or Irian Jaya, to trek north to the far side of the island. The journey (450 miles, as a crow flies) across unmapped territory took seven months; three Muyu porters died. Near both coasts, the expedition met villagers who invited them to observe rituals and live with them. In the interior, all villagers kept them at bay, and they depended on air lifts from Hollandia for food and supplies. They climbed above 10,000 feet, built 14 bridges, and fought leeches and malaria. The narrator focuses on describing Stone Age savages, headhunters, and cannibals.
ExplorationCannibalism1950sStone AgeHistoricalHeadhuntersAdventureColonialism

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Where can I stream Sky Above and Mud Beneath legally?

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Is Sky Above and Mud Beneath worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sky Above and Mud Beneath rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Sky Above and Mud Beneath?

1 h 32 min

Sky Above and Mud Beneath runs 1 h 32 min.

What language is Sky Above and Mud Beneath in?

French

It was made in French. Produced in France.

In how many countries can I watch Sky Above and Mud Beneath?

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