Patrick Morell – Cinematography/ Filmography

PHOTOS MENTAWAI 2026

A close-up of a person lying face down while THYE tattoo man carves deep lines into the back, following drawn patterns, in a ritualistic or cultural scarification process.
A person’s hands with intricate black line tattoos, inspired by Echoes of Siberut: The Mentawaian Legacy, rest on their lap. They wear a black watch, thin bangle, and a patterned floral dress—a blend of environment and modern world style.
Massive buttressed rainforest tree in Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra, Indonesia
Mentawai shamans performing Paruak ceremonial singing in the rainforest of Siberut Island, Indonesia