Movie: Bruno Manser - Laki Penan

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Bruno Manser
Bruno Manser

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Asit Nyelit
Asit Nyelit

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Sigang
Sigang

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Pajak
Pajak

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Selai Segak
Selai Segak

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Selai Segak
Selai Segak

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Toi Laso
Toi Laso

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Along Sega
Along Sega

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Along Sega
Along Sega

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Awing Tebai
Awing Tebai

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    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.

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    2007-04-05

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