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Borneo

1937 · 76 min

A slow, curious travelogue through jungle and river, more educational than thrilling, best watched as a window into a vanished expedition.

Directed by
Truman H. Talley
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Martin E. Johnson, Osa Johnson
Overview
Expeditions in Borneo by Mr. and Mrs. Martin Johnson show the terrain, flora, fauna and lifestyle of Borneo as the Johnsons search for a huge orangutan.

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Directed by
Truman H. Talley
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Martin E. Johnson, Osa Johnson
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
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    background-friendly, 1 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • nature
    • exploration
    • survival
    Places
    • wilderness
    • countryside
    Era
    period
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Action2
    Horror1
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension2
    Darkness2
    Complexity2
    Emotional weight2

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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Truman H. Talley
    Starring
    Martin E. Johnson, Osa Johnson
    Runtime
    76 min
    Country
    United States of America

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