Wet Earth and Warm People (1971)
This documentary by Michael Rubbo (Waiting for Fidel) offers candid glimpses of Indonesia and its people. Filming in and around the capital of Jakarta, the cameras follow where chance leads, capturing the flavour of life in this fertile crescent of tropical islands. Throughout the film, the focus is on a society caught between the past and the conflicting options for the future - to change or not to change from long-established patterns of life to ones more influenced by western technology.
Director: Michael Rubbo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 59 min
Release Date: January 1, 1971
Screenplay
Cinematography: Paul Leach
Editing: Michael Rubbo
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
canada, indonesia
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wet Earth and Warm People about?
- This documentary by Michael Rubbo (Waiting for Fidel) offers candid glimpses of Indonesia and its people. Filming in and around the capital of Jakarta, the cameras follow where chance leads, capturing the flavour of life in this fertile crescent of tropical islands. Throughout the film, the focus is on a society caught between the past and the conflicting options for the future - to change or not to change from long-established patterns of life to ones more influenced by western technology.
- Who directed Wet Earth and Warm People?
- Wet Earth and Warm People was directed by Michael Rubbo.
- How long is Wet Earth and Warm People?
- Wet Earth and Warm People has a runtime of 59m (59 minutes).
- What genre is Wet Earth and Warm People?
- Wet Earth and Warm People is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wet Earth and Warm People produced?
- Wet Earth and Warm People was produced in Canada.