SARAWAK
This film is held by the BFI (ID: 6977).
Synopsis
"Progress and developnent in Sarawak, once the land of headhunters, ruled by a White Rajah. The Dyaks, natives of Sarawak, still keep to their customs and cultures, but have accepted modern ideas and serve on Local Councils with other minorities for a truly democratic Government." (Malayan Film Unit Catalogue, 1959, p. 49). The film was released in English and Malay.
Titles
- PROGRESS IN SARAWAK (Alternative)
- SARAWAK
Technical Data
- Year:
- 1958
- Film Gauge (Format):
- 16mm Film
- Colour:
- Black/White
- Sound:
- Sound
- Footage:
- 871 ft
Production Credits
- Production Countries:
- Malaysia
- Director
- SHAMSUDIN, Osman
- Script
- WRIGHT, Noni
- Sponsor
- Government of Sarawak
- Associate Producer
- LAW, Ow Kheng
- Editor
- NETTLETON, John
- Photography
- GUOK, Wong Chim
- Production Company
- Malayan Film Unit
- Production Manager
- HODGE, Tom
- Sound
- BHASKARAN, V.G.
