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Newtopia

2020

88 minutes

Documentary

Overview

The adventurous Norwegian backpacker Audun Amundsen is driven by his search for a utopian world and ends up in the jungle of Indonesia. Here he meets the shaman Aman Paksa and his clan who lives a traditional life, surviving without money, electricity or modern tools. Amundsen follows Aman Paksa for nearly 15 years on his turbulent path towards modernity.

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Audun Amundsen headshot

Audun Amundsen

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Aman Paksa headshot

Aman Paksa

Himself