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Along the Sepik

0.0(0)196428m1

Set on the Upper Sepik River in New Guinea, this film records the day-to-day experiences of Kiap (one-man representative of the Australian government in regional areas) Barry Downes as he patrols an area that in 1963 had only recently been brought under control from headhunters. As well as being a record of the role of the colonial administration, Along the Sepik offers insights into some tribal communities' cultures through depictions of their spirit houses and traditional 'sing sing' ceremonies. Downes investigates a murder, and the culprit is caught and tried by a magistrate in a jungle courthouse under the Australian flag, on the edge of the Sepik River. Australian patrol officers and their men operated under rugged conditions to bring western law and order to this remote area. The film also portrays some of the impact the colonial government had on regional, traditional communities.

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
EN
  • papua new guinea

Release dates

  • AustraliaAU

    • Premiere1 Jan 1964

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When was Along the Sepik released?
Along the Sepik was released on 1 January 1964.
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Who directed Along the Sepik?
Along the Sepik (1964) was directed by Ian Dunlop.
How long is Along the Sepik?
Along the Sepik runs for 28m.

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