Tribe : Complete BBC Series 1-3 Box Set [DVD] [2005]

I found this to be a fine series. Parry (a former Royal Marine instructor), in whose company we visit some of the worlds remotest tribes (in such places as Brazil, the Himalayas, Ethiopia, West Papua, Gabon and Bhutan) is an engaging and sympathetic guide.Parry visits fifteen tribes in all, spending a month living and interacting with each community. While there, he adopts the methods and practices of his hosts, participating in their rituals and exploring aspects of their culture.The episodes in this set are as follows:Series 11 Adi (India).2 Suri (Ethiopia).3 Kombai (West Papua).4 Babongo (Gabon).5 Darhad (Mongolia).6 Sanema (Brazil).Series 27 Nyangatom (Ethiopia).8 Hamar (Ethiopia).9 Dassanech (Ethiopia).Series 312 Matis (Brazil).11 Nenets (Russia).12 Anuta (Solomon Islands).13 Akie (Tanzania).14 Layap (Bhutan).15 Penan (Borneo). Parry was awarded the BAFTA Cymru "Best On-Screen Presenter" award in 2008 for his work on the 'Penan' Episode. A BAFTA Cymru "Best Camera: Not Drama" award was also awarded for Gavin Searle's work in the same episode.There is also a book to accompany the series Tribe: Adventures in a Changing World. Parry has also engaged in a number of other adventures. The following may also be of interest: Amazon [DVD] [2008], Blizzard: Race to the Pole [DVD] and Arctic with Bruce Parry [DVD] [2011].

Watching Bruce Parry's Tribe is a real treat.Parry emerges himself into tribal life without reserves, and he does it in a way that is respectful towards the people he visits. By showing us what tribal life is like, he is also shedding light on the belief systems of these people, and on their relationship with the natural world they inhabit. And on the way they live as a community.Watching the episodes, I felt that I was being shows aspects of humanity that we have lost in our western world but that are so basically human that I can relate to them easily. It evoked emotions too. At once I felt that these people, their world, their way of life, is under threat. 'Our' world is closing in on them. That it would be a great loss, should their worlds be gone some day.In our society everything - every last thing - revolves around money. Then to see a community, functioning well, where money doesn't exist... It made me realise that however much money any of us may have in the bank, they may well be the richer people. Because in these tribal communities people matter most.Anyway... Tribe is inspirational, educational, profound, funny... I strongly recommend it.

This is such a brilliant series, I can't believe the price first of all. Secondly, Bruce Parry is really a nice guy. So genuine, he understands the people and really brings the best out of them on screen. The basic jist of the series is that Bruce lives with a remote community around the world, experiences the cultures, tries rituals out and often hunts traditionally. If you enjoy travelling and culture it's for you, I enjoyed every minute. The people are always genuine and happy and you can really learn how the people live. Don't hesitate to buy!!!

Finally finally this wonderfully weird, scary, funny, educational and extremely entertaining series is out on dvd! I'd seen every single one of them and I never stopped being amazed by the fascinating people Bruce Parry lives with for about a month. He's showing us all the things we'll probably never get to see for ourselves, and cheerfully doing all the things we certainly never ever would want to do ourselves! This series shows us a rare glimpse into the lives of very vulnerable peoples that may not survive in our 21st century world very much longer. It's also showing us that people are just people, wherever, whatever, whenever. They just want to live a quiet life, support their families and give their children a good future too. I think that's an important message, wrapped up in a highly entertaining package!I give this dvd set 4 out of 5, only because I think there's a lack of extra's. The only extra feature is Bruce Parry's first filmed expedition, and though that was certainly interesting I expected a bit more like some commentaries or behind the scenes footage.Never mind, go buy it anyway!!

This is just awsome! I downloaded the ripped videos from the internet and instantly I have fallen in love with the series, so I ordered the DVD pack from Amazon. 6 Dvds full of very entertaining films about people living in unknown parts of the world (at least unknown for us). But it wouldn't be half as good without Bruce, a very nice, open minded person, who is willing to try almost anything to gain experience and also to almost instantly pass it on to us sitting in front of the screen. One of the greatest series of BBC even considering Planet Earth, which is one of my other favorites. I also recommend Amazon, which is the newest series of Bruce, and also very enjoyable!

An awesome documentary series following ex Royal Marine Bruce Parry as he swags about in the jungle with the natives.He's a tad eccentric and a bit touchly feely at times but he's a down to earth and pretty cool guy who gets into it with the tribes.He also gets of his nadgers on the local barks and brews which has fed my curiosity into these. A good docu that will educate and entertain.Do not watch if you are offended by saggy tribeslady mammary glands.

Two copy's, both working. Hard to find product. Very happy with price and delivery

Product arrived late and in my opinion was not 'new'It had been opened and one of the discs had marks on it.