22 Jan 1960
Aku-Aku
Documentary following the 1955–1956 Norwegian Archaeological Expedition's investigations of Polynesian history and culture at Easter Island.
Viking Warrior Women
Drama-led documentary following the life of Signe, an orphaned Chief's daughter, who, driven by revenge, becomes an explorer and trader in the lands of the Rus Vikings.
Top Billed Cast
Moa Enqvist Stefansdotter Signe
Isaak Dentler Narrator
Stina Edström Malusha
Dennis Bengtsson Aalgut
Bjarne Dahl Slavic Trader
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