The Globalisation Tapes
Synopsis
Filmed by Indonesian workers during their working hours on rubber and palm oil plantations, this film exposes the devastating role of militarism and repression in building the “global economy.” Through chilling first hand accounts, hilarious improvised interventions, collective debate, and archival footage, the film explores the relationships between trade, Third World debt, and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn, Anar, Basir, Erman, Hayati, Jumiati, Karman, Kirman, Mirza, Misnan, Muntoha
- Original Title
- The Globalisation Tapes
- Country of Origin
- Colombia, Indonesia, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English, Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Independent Plantation Workers’ Union of Sumarta, The International Union of Food and Agricultural Workers, Vision Machine Film Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn, Anar, Basir, Erman, Hayati, Jumiati, Karman, Kirman, Mirza, Misnan, Muntoha
Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn, Irene Lusztig
Christine Cynn, Joshua Oppenheimer
Department Leadership Roster
Joshua Oppenheimer
Director
Christine Cynn
Director
Christine Cynn
Producer
Joshua Oppenheimer
Producer
Joshua Oppenheimer
Editor
Christine Cynn
Editor
Irene Lusztig
Editor
Andrea Luka Zimmerman
Editor
Anar
Director
Basir
Director
Erman
Director
Hayati
Director
Jumiati
Director
Karman
Director
Kirman
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Globalisation Tapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Globalisation Tapes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Globalisation Tapes about?
Filmed by Indonesian workers during their working hours on rubber and palm oil plantations, this film exposes the devastating role of militarism and repression in building the “global economy.” Through chilling first hand accounts, hilarious improvised interventions, collective debate, and archival footage, the film explores the relationships between trade, Third World debt, and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank.
Who directed The Globalisation Tapes?
The Globalisation Tapes was directed by Joshua Oppenheimer, Christine Cynn, Anar, Basir, Erman, Hayati, Jumiati, Karman, Kirman, Mirza, Misnan, Muntoha.
Who stars in The Globalisation Tapes?
The principal cast of The Globalisation Tapes includes Intan Sinaga, Sharman Sinaga.
When was The Globalisation Tapes released and how long is it?
The Globalisation Tapes was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.