The Broken silence

Australia, 1968

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This film describes the University of Papua New Guinea and its place in the transformation of the Territory into a modern nation, as seen by a student from the Eastern Highlands. He compares the urban life of Port Moresby with the traditional culture of villages like his, and the University’s special problems are discussed. Commentary by Benais Sabumei and Brian Muir.

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Credits

director

Peter Drummond

producer

Phillip Morris

production company

Beaumaris Film Productions

Duration

00:22:00:00

Production places
Australia
Production dates
1968

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