Timothy Asch
Directing
- Born
- July 16, 1932 · Southampton, New York, USA
- Died
- October 3, 1994 (age 62)
Timothy Asch (July 16, 1932 – October 3, 1994) was an American anthropologist, photographer, and ethnographic filmmaker. Along with John Marshall and Robert Gardner, Asch played an important role in the development of visual anthropology. He is particularly known for his film "The Ax Fight" and his role with the USC Center for Visual Anthropology.
Known for
The Ax Fight
January 1, 1975
A Balinese Trance Seance
January 1, 1981
Yanomamo: A Multidisciplinary Study
January 1, 1968
A Celebration of Origins
January 1, 1992
The Water of Words: A Cultural Ecology of an Eastern Indonesian Island
January 1, 1983
The Feast
June 17, 1970
Jero on Jero: A Balinese Trance Seance Observed
August 11, 1981
A Man Called "Bee"
September 7, 1974
Arrow Game
January 1, 1974
Weeding the Garden
January 1, 1974
Behind the camera17
- 1992A Celebration of Origins Director
- 1991Releasing the Spirits: A Village Cremation in Bali Director
- 1988Spear and Sword - A Payment of Bridewealth on the Island of Roti, Eastern Indonesia Director
- 1983The Medium is the Masseuse: A Balinese Massage with Jero Tapakan Director
- 1983The Water of Words: A Cultural Ecology of an Eastern Indonesian Island Director
- 1982Jero Tapakan - Stories from the Life of a Balinese Healer Director
- 1981Jero on Jero: A Balinese Trance Seance Observed Director
- 1981A Balinese Trance Seance Director
- 1975The Ax Fight Director