Cycle

From 03.06. To 04.06.2017.

Weekend of Indonesian Films Gending Sriwijaya

Weekend of Indonesian Films

The program begins with the classical historical epic The Song of Sriwijaya whose title refers to the traditional dance from South Sumatra. Next on program is Port of Hearts directed by Lola Amaria, which is a sort-of an Indonesian version of Sex and the City. Inspired by a short horror story, director Harry Dagoe directed the film Sunya with elements of supernatural powers and black magic. Kisah 3 titik from 2013 is a story about three women with the same name but with very different paths in their lives. This short program ends with the story about a single mother and her daughter Mars from 2016, directed by Sahrul Gibran and based on Aishworo Anga’s novel.

This program is organized by The Embassy of Indonesia in Zagreb and Croatian Film Association.

Entrance is free for all screenings in this cycle.

Films in cycle

The Song of Sriwijaya

(Gending Sriwijaya, Indonesia, 2013)

Directed by: Hanung Bramantyo
PHOTOGRAPHY: Rahmat Syaiful
Synopsis:

This is a historical, adventure and action spectacle that takes place in the 16th century. Three centuries ago, Sriwijaya fell and what remained are several smaller kingdoms that competing for power. Dapunta Hyang Mahawangsa is the leader of one of such kingdoms. He has two sons - Awang Kencana and Purnama Kelana. Old Dapunta choses Purnama for his intelligence, wisdom and vision. Awanga, who relies more on his strength and fighting power, is very disappointed and is preparing his revenge&hellip...

color, digital, 138 min
PROJECTION:
Saturday 03.06.2017 AT 19:00

Port of Hearts

(Labuan Hati, Indonesia, 2017)

Directed by: Lola Amaria
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sony Seniawan
Synopsis:

Three young women arrive to the island Komodo where they are learning to dive with the instructor Mahesa. Ever since she became a mother Bia has not been by the sea as well as dived. Indi is engaged and this will be her last time to dive before marriage. Maria, who works as a tourist guide, also likes to dive. Two years ago her boyfriend left her and she still blames herself. Soon, the women become friends but also there is growing sense of competitiveness in front of Mahesa.

color, digital, 96 min
PROJECTION:
Saturday 03.06.2017 AT 21:30

Sunya

(Indonesia, 2016)

Directed by: Harry Dagoe Suharyadi
Synopsis:

Ever since his mother left him as a five year old child, Bejo has been experiencing mysterious and inexplicable things. Now, he is a grown man and is proposing to the girl of his dreams Raisy, but he gets accused of practicing black magic. At the same time, he receives news from a hospital that his grandmother is dying even though she is showing no signs of any illnesses. Beju tries to help his grandmother and uses some alternative methods...

color, digital, 95 min
PROJECTION:
Sunday 04.06.2017 AT 17:00

Kisah 3 titik

(Indonesia, 2013)

Directed by: Bobby Prabowo
PHOTOGRAPHY: Nur Hidayat
Synopsis:

This is a story about three women with the same name but with different paths in their lives. Titik Sulastri is a widow whose husband died while she was expecting their second child. Left without any means of support, she finds a minimum-wage job and hides her pregnancy. In a moment of need the manager of the company she works for helps her out. Her name is Titik Dewanti Sari and she is a serious and ambitious women but she lacks self-confidence. Young Titik Kartika has the toughest time; she gr...

color, digital, 104 min
PROJECTION:
Sunday 04.06.2017 AT 19:00
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