Sky Above and Mud Beneath
Original title: Le ciel et la boue
“Men of the space age meet men of the stone age.”
Overview
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.
Crew
- Director
- Pierre-Dominique Gaisseau
- Writer
- Pierre-Dominique Gaisseau
- Producers
- Arthur Cohn, René Lafuite
Frequently asked questions
What is Sky Above and Mud Beneath rated?
Sky Above and Mud Beneath has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 10 votes.
Who directed Sky Above and Mud Beneath?
Sky Above and Mud Beneath was directed by Pierre-Dominique Gaisseau.
When was Sky Above and Mud Beneath released?
Sky Above and Mud Beneath was released in 1961.
