Java Journey

Java Journey1939


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.

Released
18. 3. 1939
Runtime
10 min
Genres
Documentary
Certification
NO
Country, language
US · EN