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The Goddess and the Computer

The Goddess and the Computer (1988)

January. 01,1988
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5.5
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For centuries, rice farmers on the island of Bali have taken great care not to offend Dewi Danu, the water goddess who dwells in the crater lake near the peak of Batur volcano. Through an analysis of ritual, resource management practices (planting schedules, irrigation vs. conservation, etc) and social organization, anthropologist Steve Lansing and ecologist James Kremer discover the intricacy and sustainability of this ancient water management agricultural system.

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Palaest
1988/01/01

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Calum Hutton
1988/01/02

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

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Janis
1988/01/03

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Jenni Devyn
1988/01/04

Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

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