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.

Rachel Griffiths
Narrator (voice)

Canine
Canine

Capri in Tangerang (Her Sneakers)
Capri in Tangerang (Her Sneakers)

The Last Trimate
The Last Trimate

Back to Linggajati
Back to Linggajati

War Photographer
War Photographer

Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso
Ice Cold: Murder, Coffee and Jessica Wongso

Wild Window: Bejeweled Fishes
Wild Window: Bejeweled Fishes

Indonesia: New Nation of Asia
Indonesia: New Nation of Asia

The Look of Silence
The Look of Silence

O Regresso
O Regresso
Berau, sur les traces de Joseph Conrad
Berau, sur les traces de Joseph Conrad

Dragon Island
Dragon Island