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Java Journey

193910mNo ratings yet
  • Documentary

Overview

This Technicolor portrait of Jakarta was filmed when it was called Batavia and formed part of the Dutch East Indies colonial empire. The film portrays the daily life of citizens and the relaxed atmosphere that prevailed at the time. We see Batavia's Amsterdam Gate, built by the Dutch around 1664, along with the strong influence of Dutch architecture upon other buildings, streets and waterways.

Keywords

  • jakarta indonesia
  • indonesia
  • java
  • jakarta
  • travelogue
  • dutch east indies
  • java, indonesia

Details

Status
Released
Release date
March 18, 1939
Original language
English
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Hone Glendinning
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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