Bruno Manser - Laki Penan

Apr 5, 2007

1h 34m

★ 0.0

Overview

The documentary retraces the steps of Bruno Manser, a man from Switzerland who went to live with the indigenous tribe of the Penan in the Jungle of Borneo and endef up helping their struggle to defend their rainforest against greedy logging companies. The movie features original film, photo and voice recordings by Bruno Manser made in the 1980s, as well as new recordings showing how the life of the Penan has changed in just a few decades.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

pelicanfilms

Filmkollektiv Zürich

ARTE

SRF

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Cast

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Bruno Manser

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Asit Nyelit

Himself

Sigang

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Pajak

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Selai Segak

Himself

Selai Segak

Himself

Toi Laso

Himself

Along Sega

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Along Sega

Awing Tebai

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Awing Tebai

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Awing Tebai

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