A Distant Thud In The Jungle (2022)

A Distant Thud In The Jungle (2022) poster

In the heart of Papua New Guinea, the Highlands which attract tourists in search of exoticism, has also attracted foreign oil companies. This is where tribes who are paid to dance gather every year and the place where a Huli family and their clan in their quest for modernity have agreed to sell their land to ExxonMobil. But the money never comes... Caught between rival tribes, greedy politicians and one of the world's most powerful multinationals, they realise their land is being stolen from under their feet. A world quietly disappears while only a few kilometres away tourists take snap shots of dances that have become meaningless.

Director: Céline Rouzet
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Production: Reboot Films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Céline Rouzet
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Distant Thud In The Jungle about?
In the heart of Papua New Guinea, the Highlands which attract tourists in search of exoticism, has also attracted foreign oil companies. This is where tribes who are paid to dance gather every year and the place where a Huli family and their clan in their quest for modernity have agreed to sell their land to ExxonMobil. But the money never comes... Caught between rival tribes, greedy politicians and one of the world's most powerful multinationals, they realise their land is being stolen from under their feet. A world quietly disappears while only a few kilometres away tourists take snap shots of dances that have become meaningless.
Who directed A Distant Thud In The Jungle?
A Distant Thud In The Jungle was directed by Céline Rouzet.
How long is A Distant Thud In The Jungle?
A Distant Thud In The Jungle has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is A Distant Thud In The Jungle?
A Distant Thud In The Jungle is a Documentary film.
Where was A Distant Thud In The Jungle produced?
A Distant Thud In The Jungle was produced in France.