Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea
Ileksen
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Gary Kildea, Dennis O'Rourke
- Original Title
- Ileksen
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Papua New Guinea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Kildea, Dennis O'Rourke
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Gary Kildea
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Dennis O'Rourke
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What is Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea about?
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.
Who directed Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea?
Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea was directed by Gary Kildea, Dennis O'Rourke.
Who stars in Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea?
The principal cast of Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea includes Julius Chan, Sir John Guise, James Mileng, Michael Somare.
When was Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea released and how long is it?
Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 59m.