Krippendorf's Tribe
1998·Movie·
·1h 34min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersRedemptionDeceptionAcademic IntegrityPower Of ImaginationEthical DilemmasConsequences Of LiesFamily Dynamics
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersAnthropological DiscoveryRedemption Through FamilyFamily BondingEthical DilemmaDeception UnveiledFake Culture CreationRivalryAcademic Fraud
- Time
- Cinematic Style
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Todd Holland, Dean Cundey
Produced by:
Larry Brezner, Ross Canter, Whitney Green
Composed by:
Bruce Broughton
Cast
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