Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea

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.

Main Cast

Julius Chan

Himself - P.P.P. Leader

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Sir John Guise

Himself - Governor General

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James Mileng

Himself - Electoral Commissioner

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Michael Somare

Himself - Prime Minister

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Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Dennis O'Rourke Gary Kildea
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