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The Happy Island
The Happy Island looks at the work of the London Missionary Society on Gemo (now Hanudamua) Island in Port Moresby harbour, Papua New Guinea, which from 1937-1974 treated people who suffered from infectious diseases, mainly leprosy and tuberculosis. The film offers insight into the attitudes and practices of Christian missionaries of that time. Despite the colonial paternalism that underpins the Missionary Society’s model of care, the film tells the story of a happy, active community, as it follows the lives of the patients, their families and the dedicated staff, all of whom live, work and socialise on the island together.
| Release : | 1958 |
| Rating : | 5.5 |
| Studio : | Film Australia, |
| Crew : | Director, Producer, |
| Cast : | |
| Genre : | History Documentary |
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SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?
This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
