Taking Pictures
Jan 01, 1996 · 56m
Director
Les McLaren, Annie StivenOverview
Before the 1970s, the Commonwealth Film Unit represented the people of PNG in a paternalistic way, as curiosities. The unit used pompous voice-overs telling viewers what they should believe. Les McLaren and Annie Stiven are two of a group of Australian filmmakers who have lived and worked in PNG during the past 25 years and who see their roles rather differently. Through their films, they have endeavoured to reflect Papua New Guineans' complexity of thought, language and culture, using a wide variety of filmic styles and techniques. The film features interviews with a variety of Australian filmmakers who have worked extensively in PNG, including Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson, Chris Owen, Dennis O'Rourke and Gary Kildea. This documentary is a fascinating tracing of PNG culture and history from the 1930s until today.
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About Taking Pictures
What is Taking Pictures about?
Before the 1970s, the Commonwealth Film Unit represented the people of PNG in a paternalistic way, as curiosities. The unit used pompous voice-overs telling viewers what they should believe. Les McLaren and Annie Stiven are two of a group of Australian filmmakers who have lived and worked in PNG during the past 25 years and who see their roles rather differently. Through their films, they have…
When was Taking Pictures released?
Taking Pictures was released on January 1, 1996.
How long is Taking Pictures?
Taking Pictures runs 56 minutes.
Who directed Taking Pictures?
Taking Pictures was directed by Les McLaren and Annie Stiven.
Who is in the cast of Taking Pictures?
The cast of Taking Pictures includes Bob Connolly (Himself), Robin Anderson (Herself), Chris Owen (Himself), Dennis O'Rourke (Himself) and Gary Kildea (Himself).