The read
It runs a compact 59m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
5 audience votes
Key crew
- Gary KildeaDirector
- Dennis O'RourkeDirector
Cast
- Julius ChanHimself - P.P.P. Leader
- Sir John GuiseHimself - Governor General
- James MilengHimself - Electoral Commissioner
- Michael SomareHimself - Prime Minister
Stills
Themes
papua new guinea