The Borneo Case

September. 15,2017

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Documentary

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Politics Corruption Wildlife

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The Borneo Case is a unique story filmed over 25 years and tells the epic tale of how the rainforest, home of the last nomads was stripped of its natural resources. It reveals how billions of dollars of illegal profits solicited by the Chief Minister of Sarawak State in Malaysia were money laundered with the assistance of the largest global banks into offshore accounts and property portfolios all over the world. The case was labelled as the largest environmental crime of the century.

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Reviews

AniInterview

2017/09/15

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Griff Lees

2017/09/16

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

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Matylda Swan

2017/09/17

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

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Isbel

2017/09/18

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

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