Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea (1978)
A companion to Yumi yet, O’Rourke and Kildea’s Ileksen (derived from the English 'election’) documents Papua New Guinea’s first general election in 1977. The film records a broad cross-section of candidates who, without an extended media network at their disposal, rely on relentless campaigning, ingenuity and personal charisma to attract votes. Emphasising the divide between coastal people and highlanders, Ileksen looks at the election campaign, election day and the political manouvering that goes with the formation of a government.
Director: Gary Kildea, Dennis O'Rourke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: June 1, 1978
Cast
- Julius Chan - Himself - P.P.P. Leader
- Sir John Guise - Himself - Governor General
- James Mileng - Himself - Electoral Commissioner
- Michael Somare - Himself - Prime Minister
Production: Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Country: Australia, Papua New Guinea
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: mi
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea about?
- A companion to Yumi yet, O’Rourke and Kildea’s Ileksen (derived from the English 'election’) documents Papua New Guinea’s first general election in 1977. The film records a broad cross-section of candidates who, without an extended media network at their disposal, rely on relentless campaigning, ingenuity and personal charisma to attract votes. Emphasising the divide between coastal people and highlanders, Ileksen looks at the election campaign, election day and the political manouvering that goes with the formation of a government.
- Who directed Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea?
- Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea was directed by Gary Kildea, Dennis O'Rourke.
- Who stars in Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea?
- Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea stars Julius Chan, Sir John Guise, James Mileng, Michael Somare.
- How long is Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea?
- Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea?
- Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea produced?
- Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea was produced in Australia, Papua New Guinea.