Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 1, 1978
Runtime
0h 59m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
58%
Original Title
Ileksen
Production Companies
Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Director
Gary Kildea
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
Recommendations

Moscow, I Love You!

Road

Bad

Discovering the Real World of Harry Potter

Super
hi

Joy in Moscow

Rewind 1984

Bring Me the Head of Lance Henriksen

Palkó Csinom

With a Right to Kill

Strange Object

Panda! Go Panda!

Flow

Ringling Bros. Circus Parade

Eating Out: The Open Weekend

Mickey's Safety Club: Street Safe, Street Smart

Deadly Harvest
