Land of the Morning Star (2003)

ALL 01/01/2003 (en) Documentary 57 Min
  • Release
    01/01/2003
  • Production
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Rotten tomato
    0%
  • Original title
    Land of the Morning Star
  • Original language
    en
  • Production Cost
  • 0.00
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Overview

The western half of the island of New Guinea has been known by many names including Netherlands New Guinea, West Papua, Irian Jaya and Papua. It is an extraordinary place where snow-capped mountains drain into massive rivers and 250 languages are spoken. For centuries, the world has jostled for control of this rugged, isolated region, with its abundant natural resources and strategic position. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival film, this fascinating documentary paints a picture that is intimate in detail but epic in scope. It is a sweeping saga of colonial ambitions, cold war sellouts and fervent nationalism, which highlights the role of players such as Australia and the UN at crucial points.

  1. Mark Worth

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Janet Bell

    Producer



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  1. Rachel Griffiths

    Narrator (voice)

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Land of the Morning Star (2003) 57 Min

ALL 01/01/2003 (en)
Documentary
  • Release 01/01/2003
  • Production
    Australian Broadcasting Corporation
  • Original title Land of the Morning Star
  • en
  • Revenue0.00

Overview

The western half of the island of New Guinea has been known by many names including Netherlands New Guinea, West Papua, Irian Jaya and Papua. It is an extraordinary place where snow-capped mountains drain into massive rivers and 250 languages are spoken. For centuries, the world has jostled for control of this rugged, isolated region, with its abundant natural resources and strategic position. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival film, this fascinating documentary paints a picture that is intimate in detail but epic in scope. It is a sweeping saga of colonial ambitions, cold war sellouts and fervent nationalism, which highlights the role of players such as Australia and the UN at crucial points.

  1. Mark Worth

    Director

  2. Story

  3. Editor

  4. Janet Bell

    Producer