Indonesia Calling
(1946)
Directed by Joris
Ivens this is a short documentary film. We see the reaction of
Australian dock workers to the plight of Indonesians fighting for
independence from the Netherlands after WW2.
Despite being made by
a Dutch director it is not hard to see this film as Australian
propaganda. Whatever the intent behind the film it does show a first
look at the massive decolonization movement that swept the world
after WW2 and how the labour movement interfaced with that. Generally
well made this is an interesting watch and probably an important
historical record.
3/5
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