Wet Earth and Warm People
Synopsis
This documentary by Michael Rubbo (Waiting for Fidel) offers candid glimpses of Indonesia and its people. Filming in and around the capital of Jakarta, the cameras follow where chance leads, capturing the flavour of life in this fertile crescent of tropical islands. Throughout the film, the focus is on a society caught between the past and the conflicting options for the future - to change or not to change from long-established patterns of life to ones more influenced by western technology.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Rubbo
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Rubbo
- Original Title
- Wet Earth and Warm People
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Rubbo
Michael Rubbo
Paul Leach
Michael Rubbo
Tom Daly
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Daly
Producer
Michael Rubbo
Writer
Michael Rubbo
Editor
Michael Rubbo
Director
Paul Leach
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wet Earth and Warm People.
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What is Wet Earth and Warm People about?
This documentary by Michael Rubbo (Waiting for Fidel) offers candid glimpses of Indonesia and its people. Filming in and around the capital of Jakarta, the cameras follow where chance leads, capturing the flavour of life in this fertile crescent of tropical islands. Throughout the film, the focus is on a society caught between the past and the conflicting options for the future - to change or not to change from long-established patterns of life to ones more influenced by western technology.
Who directed Wet Earth and Warm People?
Wet Earth and Warm People was directed by Michael Rubbo.
Who stars in Wet Earth and Warm People?
The principal cast of Wet Earth and Warm People includes Not specified.
When was Wet Earth and Warm People released and how long is it?
Wet Earth and Warm People was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 59m.