Two Men of Fiji
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Two Men of Fiji is a 1959 Australian television documentary. It was directed by Brett Porter for the Shell Film Unit. It was filmed by Hone Glendinning and Roger Mirams in Fiji over a two-month period and was screened theatrically in Fiji.[1]
Notable for reputedly being Fiji's first hour-long colour documentary[a] and its location recording of the Lauan language.
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald said it "freshly and happily captured the spirit of a remote and happy people."[2]
Notes
- Excluding accompanying newsreel and featurette footage of the Royal Visit to Fiji in 1953.
