Along the Sepik
Synopsis
Set on the Upper Sepik River in New Guinea, this film records the day-to-day experiences of Kiap (one-man representative of the Australian government in regional areas) Barry Downes as he patrols an area that in 1963 had only recently been brought under control from headhunters. As well as being a record of the role of the colonial administration, Along the Sepik offers insights into some tribal communities' cultures through depictions of their spirit houses and traditional 'sing sing' ceremonies. Downes investigates a murder, and the culprit is caught and tried by a magistrate in a jungle courthouse under the Australian flag, on the edge of the Sepik River. Australian patrol officers and their men operated under rugged conditions to bring western law and order to this remote area. The film also portrays some of the impact the colonial government had on regional, traditional communities.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Dunlop
- Original Score
- Moneta Eagles
- Original Title
- Along the Sepik
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Dunlop
Moneta Eagles
R. Maslyn Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Dunlop
Director
R. Maslyn Williams
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Along the Sepik.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Along the Sepik
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What is Along the Sepik about?
Set on the Upper Sepik River in New Guinea, this film records the day-to-day experiences of Kiap (one-man representative of the Australian government in regional areas) Barry Downes as he patrols an area that in 1963 had only recently been brought under control from headhunters. As well as being a record of the role of the colonial administration, Along the Sepik offers insights into some tribal communities' cultures through depictions of their spirit houses and traditional 'sing sing' ceremonies. Downes investigates a murder, and the culprit is caught and tried by a magistrate in a jungle courthouse under the Australian flag, on the edge of the Sepik River. Australian patrol officers and their men operated under rugged conditions to bring western law and order to this remote area. The film also portrays some of the impact the colonial government had on regional, traditional communities.
Who directed Along the Sepik?
Along the Sepik was directed by Ian Dunlop.
Who stars in Along the Sepik?
The principal cast of Along the Sepik includes Not specified.
When was Along the Sepik released and how long is it?
Along the Sepik was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Along the Sepik?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Along the Sepik was composed by Moneta Eagles.