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The mysteries of Papua New Guinea are revealed to you through the book ‘La maison des hommes’ by Daniel Vigne. Prepare to embark on a captivating journey at the crossroads of genres, a place where the real and surreal intertwine to take you on an unforgettable adventure.
While skyscrapers rise in Port Moresby, a rapidly growing capital, Daniel Vigne transports us to a world in the midst of transformation. The Papua society, still rooted in its traditions, faces a dilemma. How to preserve its identity while enjoying the benefits of the modern world?
Daniel Vigne, a renowned author-director, shares his travel story in Papua New Guinea during the filming of his two documentaries, ‘Papous, mémoire des boucliers’ and ‘Papous, entre deux mondes.’ The writer immerses us completely in the discovery of the highland tribes and the Sepik Valley. Warrior traditions, beliefs, or initiation rites involving scarification, nothing is overlooked.
This book is more than just a travelogue. Like a testimonial, Daniel Vigne narrates the deep beliefs of the Papua tribes and the consequences of globalization on their way of life. He discusses the greed of gold mining operations that threaten the ecosystem and local populations.
This initiatory journey will transport you into the depths of a mysterious and fascinating land. It is captivating, revealing the struggles of a people and a country in profound transformation, as well as the humanity and richness of traditions. Between enchanting storytelling and humanistic work, this book is an inner journey not to be missed.
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Daniel Vigne is a film and television writer-director. In 1982, he made his mark with Le Retour de Martin Guerre, a film that became a benchmark and won three Césars. He followed this with Une femme ou deux and Comédie d’été, then embarked on projects combining creativity and social issues, such as 3000 scénarios pour un virus in 1994.
In 2000, he directed the television film Fatou la Malienne, a critical and commercial success that won a 7 d’Or and a Fipa d’Or, highlighting the tensions between tradition and individual freedom. He then explored other horizons with the documentary series Les Aventuriers des mers du Sud, dedicated to Robert Louis Stevenson.
In 2007, he returned to cinema with Jean de La Fontaine, le défi, his first feature film dedicated to the little-known life of the fabulist. Throughout his career, Daniel Vigne has been committed to revealing human stories, exploring social environments and intimate struggles for recognition and emancipation.
He is the author of La Maison des hommes, published by Éditions du Pacifique.
