Island Observed

196627 min 58 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Hector Lemieux

Production: Tom Daly

Script: Stanley Jackson

A film record of M.E.T.E.I. (Medical Expedition to Easter Island), one of the most unusual scientific enquiries ever launched, headed by a McGill University research team. While the film is concerned mainly with the physical condition of Easter Islanders, it also provides glimpses of island activities, a village wedding, and the famous long-faced stone sculptures.

Subject categories


  • Developing Countries > Asia - Southeast AsiaHealth and IllnessSouth America
  • Health and Medicine > Developing CountriesResearch
  • Agriculture > Veterinary Care

Credits


director
Hector Lemieux
camera
Hector Lemieux
producer
Tom Daly
commentary
Stanley Jackson
editing
David Mayerovitch
sound editing
John Knight
narrator
Henry Ramer
music
Norman Bigras

Awards


  • Special MentionInternational Exhibition of Scientific Films