Feature1978·59m·6.2

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea

Documentary

A companion to Yumi yet, O’Rourke and Kildea’s Ileksen (derived from the English 'election’) documents Papua New Guinea’s first general election in 1977. The film records a broad cross-section of candidates who, without an extended media network at their disposal, rely on relentless campaigning, ingenuity and personal charisma to attract votes. Emphasising the divide between coastal people and highlanders, Ileksen looks at the election campaign, election day and the political manouvering that goes with the formation of a government.

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Cast

Julius Chan

Himself - P.P.P. Leader

Sir John Guise

Himself - Governor General

James Mileng

Himself - Electoral Commissioner

Michael Somare

Himself - Prime Minister

Details

Status
Released
Original language
Languages
English
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Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission

Crew

Director

Gary Kildea

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