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Long Saan: The Journey back

An expedition to the heart of Kalimantan

Location

Indonesia

Released

January 2017

Duration

25:00

Tags
  • Culture
  • Indonesia

A documentary that explores the connection between the Dayak Kenyah of North Kalimantan and their ancestral lands deep in the heart of the original forests of Borneo. A personal journey as Philius makes his way back to pay respects to his mothers grave. A key message in the film is the connection of the indigenous tribes as custodians of the land and the true conservationists.

More information: http://www.thejourneyback.info/

For public screenings of the full 60 minute version of this film please contact David Metcalf at [email protected]

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    “I left our original homelands when I was a small boy but I remember with much joy my time growing up in the forests and playing ...

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    This proud Dayak is a powerful advocate for the preservation of the forests and Dayak culture. Ramses has worked for various Ngo’...

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    This man is very quiet but a real hard worker and skilled in bushcraft and hunting.In fact there is nothing he cannot do in the Jungle ...n.

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    Master hunter Kenyah Dayak Remond provided our entire group with fresh game the entirety of our trip. Whether it be a late night trip...

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    Has done extensive research on the history of Long Saan and the Dayak Kenyah people. A strong believer in recording the history and leg...

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    Erick is an Indonesian filmmaker.  His  love of film began from a photography field when he was still a student at the University of ...

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    David has had a fascination with indigenous cultures ever since he started travelling through the American West visiting Hopi, Navajo a...

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