Post-Reformasi Cinema of Indonesia
program description
The space of Post-Reformasi Cinema in Indonesia is complex and enigmatic. It serves as a reflection of the disparate ideologies, conflicts, regimes, and the fragmented nature of Indonesia’s historical narratives. With the advent of more accessible, affordable, and portable cameras, filmmakers are now able to explore and connect the diverse threads of Indonesia’s multifaceted histories, offering new perspectives on its evolving identity.
about the curators
Forum Lenteng is an egalitarian non-profit organization focusing on social and cultural development issues based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Forum Lenteng was founded by communication studies students, artists, researchers, and cultural observers in 2003. The forum was established to develop knowledge on media and art by focusing on production, documentation, research, and open distribution. The development of this knowledge then becomes the foundation for the collective to discuss social issues through art and media. After twenty years of existence, Forum Lenteng has evolved by developing many programs with support from and cooperations with various institutions and communities in Indonesia and internationally.
Indonesia, 2012, 1h 45m
A little story from the border city of Tangerang and Bogor Regency, where Kang Sui Liong, the temple guard, lives with his wife and son. Times change.
Indonesia, 2013, 2h 33m
A tribute to Indonesian legend Haji Misbach Yusa Biran, Behind The Flickering Light (The Archive) traces the personal life of the famous archivist, who founded Southeast Asia’s first film archive – Sinematek Indonesia.
Indonesia, 2022, 1h 31m
Emboldened by the 1966 Order of Eleventh March that handed him unrestricted power to restore control after the military coup attempt on October 1st 1965, General Suharto made himself de-facto leader of Indonesia, which he – soon officially installed as President – would remain until 1998.
Indonesia, 2022, 18m
The conflict between humans and crocodiles at the estuary of the Palu bay was first archived during the reign of the Dutch government, in the 1930s. The incident is known as the shooting of La Garoba (a crocodile) by John Fischer, using gold bullets. After that, pieces of human bodies were found inside La Garoba’s stomach.
Indonesia, 2012, 1h 38m
Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, is something of an attraction to transgender people. Renita lives in Jakarta in a tiny space that doubles as her hairdressing salon. Local women and children come here to have their hair done, and she has a lot of friends who are also transgender.
Indonesia, 2014, 18m
Maryam is a maid who is responsible to take care of her "master" who has a mental disorder because of a certain situation.
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Indonesia, 2022, 15m
Immense funerals take place at once, leaving behind exhausted gravediggers and mourning families. Some flowers are brought to the graves to honor the dead.
Indonesia, 2022, 1h 6m
In their five-year ongoing strike, the workers are still surviving and struggling to make ends meet. Deni Purba sells used clothes after being released from prison.
Indonesia, 2018, 1h 59m
Three filmmakers explore the traces of home cinema in Indonesia. Along the way, they encounter the cinema of Kwee Zwan Liang and the cinema of Rusdy Attamimi.
Indonesia, 2008, 10m
What’s in a name? For Sugiharti Halim, though, a name can lead to a never-ending question. At times funny, annoying, and contradictory: Does one really need a “real” name?
