Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia
Synopsis
Revisits the making of Joris Ivens' 1946 film Indonesia Calling! In 1945-46 Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and Australian Trade Unions blockaded Dutch shipping in Australia, defending the newly declared Republic of Indonesia. Dutch Filmmaker Joris Ivens resigned as Film Commissioner for the Netherlands East Indies and made Indonesia Calling! documenting the trade union actions and supporting Indonesian independence. This documentary revisits the making of Ivens' radical film, Australia's early relationship with Indonesia and the impact of Ivens' film. Made with passionate commitment, Ivens' film provoked a covert response from the state, while helping to create a fertile ground for Australian independent documentary.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hughes
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hughes
- Original Score
- Brett Aplin
- Original Title
- Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Film Victoria, Screen Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hughes
John Hughes
Brett Aplin
Department Leadership Roster
John Hughes
Screenplay
John Hughes
Director
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What is Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia about?
Revisits the making of Joris Ivens' 1946 film Indonesia Calling! In 1945-46 Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and Australian Trade Unions blockaded Dutch shipping in Australia, defending the newly declared Republic of Indonesia. Dutch Filmmaker Joris Ivens resigned as Film Commissioner for the Netherlands East Indies and made Indonesia Calling! documenting the trade union actions and supporting Indonesian independence. This documentary revisits the making of Ivens' radical film, Australia's early relationship with Indonesia and the impact of Ivens' film. Made with passionate commitment, Ivens' film provoked a covert response from the state, while helping to create a fertile ground for Australian independent documentary.
Who directed Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia?
Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia was directed by John Hughes.
Who stars in Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia?
The principal cast of Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia includes Not specified.
When was Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia released and how long is it?
Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia was composed by Brett Aplin.