FORGOTTEN BIRD OF PARADISEFilmed, produced and edited this undercover documentary, providing a rare and moving insight into the independence struggle that has gripped West Papua for nearly 50 years.
The documentary includes never before seen footage of Papuan rebel fighters at their stronghold deep in the jungle, as well as interviews with human rights victims and a secret interview with Papuan political prisoner Yusak Pakage.
It was awarded ‘Best Documentary’ at the 2011 Dam International Short Film Festival, and has screened at festivals including Raindance, Green Man, Port Eliot and Montreal First Peoples Festival.
Interview with filmmaker in the Daily Telegraph. click here to read
www.forgottenbirdofparadise.net
Forgotten Bird of Paradise is one of ten short films featured on the ‘Best of 17th Raindance Film Festival Shorts’ DVD, a unique collection of innovative short films from the 2009 festival. This includes festival award winners and nominees.
Available to order here
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