Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea (1978)
- CategoryDocumentary
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime59m
- DirectorDennis O'Rourke, Gary Kildea
- IMDb Rating6.2
- Year1978
- Release dateJun 01, 1978
- StarsJulius Chan, Sir John Guise, James Mileng, Michael Somare
Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea
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.
Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea Synopsis
Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea (1978) holds a 6.2/10 audience rating on 1337x. This captivating Documentary film delivers a memorable cinematic experience from start to finish. Directed by Dennis O'Rourke and Gary Kildea, the film showcases masterful storytelling and visual artistry. Featuring standout performances from Julius Chan, Sir John Guise, James Mileng, the cast brings depth and authenticity to every scene. It has a runtime of 59m. 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 cand...
