Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia (2009)
Revisits the making of Joris Ivens' 1946 film Indonesia Calling! In 1945-46 Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and Australian Trade Unions blockaded Dutch shipping in Australia, defending the newly declared Republic of Indonesia. Dutch Filmmaker Joris Ivens resigned as Film Commissioner for the Netherlands East Indies and made Indonesia Calling! documenting the trade union actions and supporting Indonesian independence. This documentary revisits the making of Ivens' radical film, Australia's early relationship with Indonesia and the impact of Ivens' film. Made with passionate commitment, Ivens' film provoked a covert response from the state, while helping to create a fertile ground for Australian independent documentary.
Director: John Hughes
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: July 25, 2009
Screenplay
- John Hughes (Screenplay)
Music: Brett Aplin
Production: Film Victoria, Screen Australia
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia about?
- Revisits the making of Joris Ivens' 1946 film Indonesia Calling! In 1945-46 Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and Australian Trade Unions blockaded Dutch shipping in Australia, defending the newly declared Republic of Indonesia. Dutch Filmmaker Joris Ivens resigned as Film Commissioner for the Netherlands East Indies and made Indonesia Calling! documenting the trade union actions and supporting Indonesian independence. This documentary revisits the making of Ivens' radical film, Australia's early relationship with Indonesia and the impact of Ivens' film. Made with passionate commitment, Ivens' film provoked a covert response from the state, while helping to create a fertile ground for Australian independent documentary.
- Who directed Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia?
- Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia was directed by John Hughes.
- How long is Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia?
- Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia?
- Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia is a Documentary film.
- Where was Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia produced?
- Indonesia Calling: Joris Ivens in Australia was produced in Australia.