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Portraying Suu Kyi On Screen

Luc Besson took the story of Myanmar's democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi, and brought it to the silver screen. Played by actress Michelle Yeoh, Suu Kyi in the movie, easily broke into tears.

Nico's Nudes

Photographer Nico Dharmajungan is exhibiting a collection of photographs he shot over many years. There is nuditybut it's not about sex.

Drama 'Queen'

Indonesia's Donny Damara shines at the Asian Film Awards in Hong Kong. He won the Best Actor Award.

one day in life

MELASTI RITUAL. Hindus cast offerings to the sea as a sign of thanksgiving at Ngobaran Beach, Gunungkidul, Bali.

Indonesian Film Khalifah wins award in France

Vesoul, located in the eastern part of France, towards the Vosges and near the Swiss border, has gained international fame for its Asian film festival founded 18 years ago by Martine and Marc Therouanne.

Photography

On the Eve of Imlek

With ImlekChinese New Yeararound the corner, there is a stir of activity around Chinese viharas (temples) throughout the country. Statues of gods and goddesses are gathered, dusted and cleaned. In preparation for the increased demand for incense, which the faithful place and light up around the statues, Cengklong village in Tangerang, Banten, is doubling their production of incense. On the grounds of Toasebio Temple in Jakarta, barongsai (Chinese lion dance) artists practice for the big day celebrating Chinese New Year 2563. Meanwhile, the Indonesian Post Office has produced a series of Chinese New Year commemorative stamps, to add to the collections of local and international philatelists.

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A Warm Satire that Hits Home

A fast-paced drama-comedy: disarmingly honest, witty and touching, all at the same time.

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Srintil Dances On

A motion picture based on a free interpretation of the novel Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk by Ahmad Tohari. The film feels dark, painful, and erotic, all at the same time.

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Ahmad TohariThe novel's spirit has been represented

Ahmad Tohari says he is quite satisfied with the film Sang Penari, (The Dancer) taken from his novel. He has been accused, though, of contriving the ritual of the opening of the dancing girl's mosquito net.

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When Art is Blameless

The sacredness and eroticism of today's ronggeng dance no longer resemble those as illustrated by Srintil in the movie Sang Penari and the novel Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk. Ronggeng groups in Banyumas are having difficulty getting on stage because their form of art has been associated with obscenity and violence.

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Poetry from Jakarta's Dark Side

A poetic picture capturing father-daughter interactions with Jakarta's night-life as the backdrop.

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Q Film Festival, a Decade On

Q Film Festival was again held in Jakarta, with a shift in focus from gay and lesbian issues to family matters.

Photography

Water Woes

The irony of this country is that it is a haven of water but that we are always experiencing water shortages. Every dry season we are confronted with the same sad situation. The farmers stare in despair at their dried-out fields. The vegetation all around them has withered from a lack of water. "Where can we find fodder for our livestock?" they demand.