The Great Post Road
Jalan Raya Pos
Synopsis
Road movie-style documentary about the Great Post Road (De Groote Postweg/Jalan Raya Pos). Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925), one of the most important Indonesian authors of recent decades, wrote an essay about the Great Post Road at the request of director Bernie IJdis. This thousand-kilometer road across Java was built at the beginning of the last century under the leadership of the Dutchman Daendels and cost the lives of thousands of Indonesian forced laborers. Because Toer, as a former political prisoner, is restricted in his freedom of movement, the filmmakers act as his eyes and ears during a trip along the Post Road. During the journey, parallels between Indonesia in the past and present slowly unfold. In addition, as the film progresses, the grimness of Toer's situation and the situation in his country becomes palpable.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernie IJdis
- Original Title
- Jalan Raya Pos
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Production Studios
- Pieter van Huystee Film & TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernie IJdis
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Bernie IJdis
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What is The Great Post Road about?
Road movie-style documentary about the Great Post Road (De Groote Postweg/Jalan Raya Pos). Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925), one of the most important Indonesian authors of recent decades, wrote an essay about the Great Post Road at the request of director Bernie IJdis. This thousand-kilometer road across Java was built at the beginning of the last century under the leadership of the Dutchman Daendels and cost the lives of thousands of Indonesian forced laborers. Because Toer, as a former political prisoner, is restricted in his freedom of movement, the filmmakers act as his eyes and ears during a trip along the Post Road. During the journey, parallels between Indonesia in the past and present slowly unfold. In addition, as the film progresses, the grimness of Toer's situation and the situation in his country becomes palpable.
Who directed The Great Post Road?
The Great Post Road was directed by Bernie IJdis.
Who stars in The Great Post Road?
The principal cast of The Great Post Road includes Pramoedya Ananta Toer.
When was The Great Post Road released and how long is it?
The Great Post Road was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 35m.