The Globalisation Tapes

2003 1h 11m ID

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 6

Documentary

Synopsis

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Filmed by Indonesian workers during their working hours on rubber and palm oil plantations, this film exposes the devastating role of militarism and repression in building the “global economy.” Through chilling first hand accounts, hilarious improvised interventions, collective debate, and archival footage, the film explores the relationships between trade, Third World debt, and international institutions like the IMF and World Bank.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Intan Sinaga
Self
Sharman Sinaga
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Joshua Oppenheimer
Languages: English, Indonesian
Countries: Colombia, Indonesia, Netherlands

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RUNTIME

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Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Indonesian.

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WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Colombia, Indonesia, Netherlands.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Joshua Oppenheimer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Intan Sinaga and Sharman Sinaga carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0407827 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Joshua Oppenheimer directs. Joshua Oppenheimer cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Colombia, Indonesia, Netherlands. Dialogue in English, Indonesian.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 71-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 23 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 2 languages: English, Indonesian.
4International production across 3 countries: Colombia, Indonesia, Netherlands.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Editor Joshua Oppenheimer shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Intan Sinaga and Sharman Sinaga carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt0407827 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.