The Two Worlds of Sir Michael Somare
Sir Michael Somare is both Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and hereditarily chief of his village. In this insightful film, he explains the conflicts created by his dual roles and how these are overcome.
01.00 - A view of Papua New Guinea from inside a helicopter with the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Sir Michael Somare.
02.03 - Sir Michael Somare walking with a collection of Papua New Guinea's citizens.
08.15 - Sir Michael Somare flying in a private plane.
09.46 - Sir Michael Somare arriving in Australia for an annual meeting of neighbouring countries.
15.42 - Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer entering a conference room and dining with other dignitaries and officials.
16.52 - Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer making a statement reneging a previous decision to remove all Australian police and security officials from Papua New Guinea.
20.49 - Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare making an independence day celebration speech.
22.03 - Recently harvested fish flopping on a beach in Papua New Guinea.
22.30 - Traditional initiation ceremony including dancing and drums in Papua New Guinea.
FULL SYNOPSIS
02.03 - Sir Michael Somare walking with a collection of Papua New Guinea's citizens.
08.15 - Sir Michael Somare flying in a private plane.
09.46 - Sir Michael Somare arriving in Australia for an annual meeting of neighbouring countries.
15.42 - Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer entering a conference room and dining with other dignitaries and officials.
16.52 - Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer making a statement reneging a previous decision to remove all Australian police and security officials from Papua New Guinea.
20.49 - Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare making an independence day celebration speech.
22.03 - Recently harvested fish flopping on a beach in Papua New Guinea.
22.30 - Traditional initiation ceremony including dancing and drums in Papua New Guinea.