Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Gary Kildea
Studio Papua New Guinea Electoral Commission
Rating 6.2/10
Language MI

Cast & Crew

Julius Chan

Himself - P.P.P. Leader

Sir John Guise

Himself - Governor General

James Mileng

Himself - Electoral Commissioner

Michael Somare

Himself - Prime Minister

Frequently Asked Questions

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea was released on June 1, 1978.

The runtime of Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea is 59m.

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea is a Documentary movie.

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea was directed by Gary Kildea.

The main cast of Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea includes Julius Chan, Sir John Guise, James Mileng.

Ileksen: Politics in Papua New Guinea is originally in MI.