Newtopia
“Why I helped the shaman buy a chainsaw”
Synopsis
The adventurous Norwegian backpacker Audun Amundsen is driven by his search for a utopian world and ends up in the jungle of Indonesia. Here he meets the shaman Aman Paksa and his clan who lives a traditional life, surviving without money, electricity or modern tools. Amundsen follows Aman Paksa for nearly 15 years on his turbulent path towards modernity.
Top Cast
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Hong Kong Asian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Audun Amundsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Audun Amundsen
- Original Score
- Jørgen Meyer
- Original Title
- Newtopia
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- UpNorth Film, GonzoDocs, Ambolt Audio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Audun Amundsen
Audun Amundsen
Jørgen Meyer
Audun Amundsen
Anders Teigen
Torstein Parelius, Christian Aune Falch
Department Leadership Roster
Anders Teigen
Editor
Audun Amundsen
Director of Photography
Audun Amundsen
Writer
Torstein Parelius
Producer
Christian Aune Falch
Producer
Audun Amundsen
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newtopia
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What is Newtopia about?
The adventurous Norwegian backpacker Audun Amundsen is driven by his search for a utopian world and ends up in the jungle of Indonesia. Here he meets the shaman Aman Paksa and his clan who lives a traditional life, surviving without money, electricity or modern tools. Amundsen follows Aman Paksa for nearly 15 years on his turbulent path towards modernity.
Who directed Newtopia?
Newtopia was directed by Audun Amundsen.
Who stars in Newtopia?
The principal cast of Newtopia includes Audun Amundsen, Aman Paksa.
When was Newtopia released and how long is it?
Newtopia was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Newtopia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Newtopia was composed by Jørgen Meyer.