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Forgotten Bird of Paradise - trailer

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British film-maker Dominic Brown travelled without the knowledge or authority of the Indonesian authorities in order to film Forgotten Bird of Paradise. The documentary provides a rare and moving insight into the forgotten struggle for independence that has gripped West Papua for over 45 years. It includes never before seen footage of OPM rebel fighters at their stronghold deep in the Papuan jungle, as well as interviews with human rights victims of the Indonesian regime.

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Title: Forgotten Bird of Paradise. (2min trailer)
Artists: The native peoples of West Papua
Published Date: August 2009
Copyright: © fPcN interCultural: Creative Commons - Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.0 UK: England & Wales License.
Duration: 00:02:00
Genre: World / Tribal / West Papua
Tags/Keywords: OPM, OPM-TNI, koteka, West Papua, Independence, Freedom, self-determination, oppression, www.ipwp.org International Parliamentarians for West Papua, refugees, Melanesia, colonised, genocide, United Nations, Act of "NO" Choice, Act of "FREE" Choice, Indonesian, Brimob, Koppasuss, Yusak Pakage, General Goliath Tabuni
Dimensions: 480 x 270 pixels (Actual)
Codecs: AAC, H.264 - MPEG-4 File
Film maker: Dominic Brown
Producer: Dominic Brown

Description: British film-maker Dominic Brown travelled without the knowledge or authority of the Indonesian authorities in order to film Forgotten Bird of Paradise. The documentary provides a rare and moving insight into the forgotten struggle for independence that has gripped West Papua for over 45 years. It includes never before seen footage of OPM rebel fighters at their stronghold deep in the Papuan jungle, as well as interviews with human rights victims of the Indonesian regime. 
Most startling of all is an interview conducted with the Amnesty International recognised ‘prisoner of conscience’ Yusak Pakage. He is currently serving a 10 year prison sentence for peacefully raising the West Papuan flag. The interview with Pakage was recorded in secret during a hospital visit where he was receiving treatment for torture. The documentary also provides an insight into recent developments on the international arena including the launch of the International Parliamentarians for West Papua which has seen a number of influential politicians from around the world come together to coordinate international action against the ongoing occupation and bring about means whereby the West Papuan will eventually gain their long lost right of self-determination.
 Frequently breathtaking and thought provoking, the footage that makes up Forgotten Bird of Paradise provides a remarkable insight into a forgotten world where ancient traditions and cultures live on into the modern age. Above all it shows the inspiring resilience of a people who have suffered so much under Indonesian occupation, but whose dream for freedom burns stronger now than at any time in history. Finally their cries are starting to be heard.

A film made with fPcN interCultural: www.fPcN-global.org assistance.
Copyright 2009, by the Contributing Authors. Cite/attribute Resource. fPcN_interCultural. (2009, October 18). Forgotten Bird of Paradise - trailer. Retrieved September 03, 2010, from EngageMedia Web site: http://www.engagemedia.org/Members/fPcN_interCultural/videos/Forgotten_Bird_of_Paradise-trailer.mp4. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License Creative Commons License
oki

full copy?

Posted by oki at Nov 10, 2009 01:49 PM
Looks great, where can one get a full copy of the whole film? Is it available online?
fPcN interCultural

www.forgottenbirdofparadise.net

Posted by fPcN interCultural at Nov 10, 2009 08:27 PM
I would suggest you keep an eye on http://www.forgottenbirdofparadise.net. From what I have been told by Dominic, is after a few more films festivals, it could be ready for general release early next year. We will of course have a full length screen-able copy, here and on www.fPcN-global.org
aki

great, thanks

Posted by aki at Nov 10, 2009 08:32 PM
look forward to catching it. AFAIK it's not in any festivals in Australia atm, but if it's screening here please let us know.
fPcN interCultural

West Papua Film & Info Evening in Sydney

Posted by fPcN interCultural at Nov 10, 2009 08:41 PM
What is life like in West Papua? What do you know about one of our nearest neighbours? Is this East Timor all over again? Come and see the acclaimed film: FORGOTTEN BIRD OF PARADISE Directed, filmed and produced by Dominic Brown [U.K.] Secretly filmed inside the Indonesian province of Papua. This is the first and currently ONLY scheduled showing of this film in full in Australia! www.forgottenbirdofparadise.net Friday 27th November 7.30pm United Church Hall, 37 St John's Road, Glebe, Sydney, Australia Presented &Supported by: Joe Collins & Anne Noonan, AWPA Peter King, University of Sydney centre for peace and conflict studies Doug Sewell, President Anabaptist Association Australia & NZ Julie  Brackenreg, HopeStreet   Urban  Compassion  
andrewl

didn't know it was on, event listing?

Posted by andrewl at Nov 10, 2009 08:44 PM
Hey, I didn't know that was on. Want to add it as an event listing to the site?
Barry Saunders

this looks great

Posted by Barry Saunders at Nov 11, 2009 02:26 PM
looking forward to seeing the whole documentary!
Aspen Wabiser

copies of the film

Posted by Aspen Wabiser at Nov 13, 2009 02:47 AM
Copies of the film on DVD are available to purchase online at http://dancingturtle.co.uk/shop/forgottenbirdofparadise.php They post to anywhere in the world and you get a free copy of the Merdeka music compilation for West Papua with it too
david Ohee

the film

Posted by david Ohee at Dec 04, 2009 09:18 PM
its not true film.. coz i stay in papua come n see the original of papua.. we let u to enjoy our rich culture. n i wish the movie maker.. go to hell as soon as posible.. JBU all
fPcN interCultural

See: www.FreeWestPapua.org

Posted by fPcN interCultural at Dec 05, 2009 12:17 AM
David, So you are saying, that Human Rights Watch & Amnesty International, to name only two international human rights organisations are lying too! Everybody that has been there, knows about the mass killings, abuse, torture, disappearances, rape as well as the destruction & stealing of West Papuan's natural resources the Indonesian military and Government are responsible for! You either come from another planet or work for the Indonesian military or Government.
Alex Hendrick

time for international action against indonesia

Posted by Alex Hendrick at Dec 05, 2009 03:54 AM
There can be no doubt that Indonesia are committing acts of evil in West Papua. Lets not forget there are people in prison for 15 years for simply raising a flag, and with the Red Cross now banned it is obvious that Indonesia are stepping up their efforts to exterminate the Papuan race. I have visited West Papua myself and was shocked and saddended to hear the stories of brutality, rape and murder committed daily by the Indonesian military against innocent Papuans. This is genocide. I saw this film at a recent viewing in Sydney and it is excellent. It will undoubtedly scare Indonesia as they know now that the truth about the attrocities they are committing in West Papua is coming to the outside world. Let us hope that soon the international community will unite against Indonesia and help the Papuan people be free from the bondage of suffering.
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