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The extraordinary story of James Brooke who’s dynasty of white rajahs ruled Sarawak in Northern Borneo for over a century 1841-1946. This saga was the inspiration of numerous novels and feature films but also deeply influenced the inhabitants of what is today part of the Malay Federation. Through their presence the Brookes created a nation and protected it from the commercial and civillisational ravages of colonialism. This film through archives and recreations and an exclusive interview with the last rajah will relate the exotic saga in its historical context.
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"This documentary is not a myth, but it looks so. He revived the saga of an English family who founded a dynasty in the nineteenth century Raja on the island of Borneo. (…) An incredible historical narrative background exotic legendary. »
Inrockuptibles"The discovery of a forgotten colonial history is fascinating. »
Télé Loisirs"An exotic and captivating story worthy of the great sagas, with its share of amorous intrigues, passions, power struggles and for exceptional. Against a backdrop of historical reality. »
Télé Star"Illustrated with archival images, this romantic saga footprint is told by Queen Sylvia, wife of the last rajah. »
Télé 7 Jours"This documentary is not a myth, but it looks so. He revived the saga of an English family who founded a dynasty in the nineteenth century Raja on the island of Borneo. (…) An incredible historical narrative background exotic legendary. »
Inrockuptibles"The discovery of a forgotten colonial history is fascinating. »
Télé Loisirs"An exotic and captivating story worthy of the great sagas, with its share of amorous intrigues, passions, power struggles and for exceptional. Against a backdrop of historical reality. »
Télé Star"Illustrated with archival images, this romantic saga footprint is told by Queen Sylvia, wife of the last rajah. »
Télé 7 Jours
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The White Rajahs
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