Land of the Morning Star (2003)
The western half of the island of New Guinea has been known by many names including Netherlands New Guinea, West Papua, Irian Jaya and Papua. It is an extraordinary place where snow-capped mountains drain into massive rivers and 250 languages are spoken. For centuries, the world has jostled for control of this rugged, isolated region, with its abundant natural resources and strategic position. Through eyewitness accounts and rare archival film, this fascinating documentary paints a picture that is intimate in detail but epic in scope. It is a sweeping saga of colonial ambitions, cold war sellouts and fervent nationalism, which highlights the role of players such as Australia and the UN at crucial points.
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Good , But It Is Overrated By Some
It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.