Desert People
Desert People
1967, English. Directed by Ian Dunlop.
Two Aboriginal families live like their ancestors have for centuries in this anthropological documentary. The gathering of food is the main focus as women harvest grass seeds to make a primitive flour for bread. Grubs, lizards, and fruit are also on the menu, with the only contact with the modern world being their trek to a government compound for much-needed drinking water.
- Runtime
- 0h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 25 January 1967
- Country
- Australia
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Desert People runs 51 minutes (0h 51m).
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Which OTT platform is Desert People on?
Desert People isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Desert People?
If you liked Desert People, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, Baraka.
Who directed Desert People?
Desert People (1967) was directed by Ian Dunlop and stars Ian Dunlop.