In the Land of the Head Hunters

In the Land of the Head Hunters is a drama set among the Kwakwaka'wakw people of British Columbia, Canada. The story follows Motana, the son of a chief, who seeks supernatural abilities during his travels. While he dreams of marrying a woman named Naida upon his return, she has been promised to a powerful sorcerer who leads a group of head hunters. This conflict leads to a struggle involving magic, revenge, and tribal warfare.

Written and directed by Edward S. Curtis, this 1914 silent film was the first feature-length production to feature a cast composed entirely of Native North Americans. The cast includes Stanley Hunt, Sarah Constance Smith Hunt, Mrs. George Walkus, Paddy 'Malid, Balutsa, and Kwagwanu. Produced by the Seattle Film Co., the movie represents an early effort to fictionalize the culture of the Queen Charlotte Strait region.

The film has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 593 votes and a matching score of 5.8/10 on TMDB from 22 votes.