THE BASE
1 x 48’
When the people of Malaya came under the Japanese Occupation, the oppression they faced brought to life an underground movement of Communism. The guerilla fighters waged a long-drawn war from the jungles, using
unorthodox strategies that gave them a strong advantage over their more powerful enemies.
The Base was where they fought from, a hidden city of underground tunnels that protected them and enabled
them to outsmart and outlast for six long decades.
This is a documentary that tells their story. Through dramatic
enactments, real photographs and indepth interviews, The Base recalls how the war was fought by a small band of fighters against the British, Malaysian and Thai armed forces.
It explores what kept the men going despite their lack of weapons and size, despite the overwhelming odds. It recalls how life was lived under siege and in extremely trying circumstances
for over sixty years. And it reveals how the Thai government 
managed to get the men to lay down their arms and reintegrate
into society, to move from communism to capitalism in a time of peace.
Producer: Naga Films
Availabilities: Worldwide, all media
