Land of the Morning Star (2003)
The western half of the island of New Guinea has been known by many names including Netherlands New Guinea, West Papua, Irian Jaya and Papua. It is an extraordinary place where snow-capped mountains drain into massive rivers and 250 languages are spoken. For centuries, the world has jostled for control of this rugged, isolated region, with its abundant natural resources and strategic position. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival film, this fascinating documentary paints a picture that is intimate in detail but epic in scope. It is a sweeping saga of colonial ambitions, cold war sellouts and fervent nationalism, which highlights the role of players such as Australia and the UN at crucial points.
Director: Mark Worth
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Cast
- Rachel Griffiths - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
Production: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
Keywords
colony, indonesia, papua new guinea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Land of the Morning Star about?
- The western half of the island of New Guinea has been known by many names including Netherlands New Guinea, West Papua, Irian Jaya and Papua. It is an extraordinary place where snow-capped mountains drain into massive rivers and 250 languages are spoken. For centuries, the world has jostled for control of this rugged, isolated region, with its abundant natural resources and strategic position. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival film, this fascinating documentary paints a picture that is intimate in detail but epic in scope. It is a sweeping saga of colonial ambitions, cold war sellouts and fervent nationalism, which highlights the role of players such as Australia and the UN at crucial points.
- Who directed Land of the Morning Star?
- Land of the Morning Star was directed by Mark Worth.
- Who stars in Land of the Morning Star?
- Land of the Morning Star stars Rachel Griffiths.
- How long is Land of the Morning Star?
- Land of the Morning Star has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is Land of the Morning Star?
- Land of the Morning Star is a Documentary film.
- Where was Land of the Morning Star produced?
- Land of the Morning Star was produced in Australia.