Discoveries from Indonesia World Cinema

Tahid (40), a survivor that not only losing his wife, but also lost his job and house aftermath of disaster at Palu on 2018.

Darsono, the son of a poor farmer, fights against many difficulties and challenges to reach his dream. His father does not understand the importance of education. Even so this barrier never diminish the hope of his future and dreams he builds together with Jamhari, his best friend since childhood, who always support him. His friendship with Jamhari and the struggle to tackle the poverty, social conflicts in society, and his affair with Ika become a unity of signs in his symphony of life.

Ayu (35), a woman who works in Jakarta decided to kidnap Clara (9), her employer's daughter to her hometown.

Yuli wants to date Alif because she thinks Alif is an idiot. During their first date, Alif's motorbike was confiscated by the leasing officer because it had not been paid off. Yuli is disappointed and no longer interested in Alif.

The documentary presents a free jazz collaboration by Western jazz artistes Guerino Mozzola, Heinz Geisser, and Norris Jones, along with the community of Lima Gunung, the Sono Seni Ensemble, and the art community of the Boko, Prambanan and Borobudur temples. The scenes in the film are mostly taken around these three ancient temples. Drawing reference to the "jazz" of everyday life, Nugroho juxtaposes the domestic life of the village communities with the free form musical structure. In essence, free jazz parallels the lives of these communities: They adjust to the natural forces which affect their surroundings and are flexible to improvise when the need arises. Teak Leaves at the Temple is a fascinating piece of tapestry weaving together the diverse cultural influences of Indonesia. Under the masterful direction of Nugroho, this film promises yet again to deliver a breathtakingly beautiful journey into the heart of Indonesia's cultural heritage.

The letters KB refer to the official term `Keluarga Berencana’, i.e. `Family Planning’. This is a “Non KB” film. A spontaneous vision on the introduction of family planning.

Mariam Al-'Ijliya, a Muslim woman who wants to be an astronomer and research the direction of the qibla. However, her dream must be barren because of the stigma of society including her family about women who according to them are not worthy of being science researchers, they think women should just stay at home and do not deserve higher education. Mariam tries to realize her dream while fighting against the patriarchal principles that are still rampant.

Slank is a legendary rock band on the Indonesian scene, known for their politicized lyrics and activism, and for its fanatical fan base - known as "Slankers" - who see the band as something to coalesce around to promote peace and unity in their country. 'The Blue Generation' uniquely combines dance sequences, footage of live performances, interviews, and animations about Indonesia's political history in a gloriously energetic and inspiring manner.

Rina dan Pinky plans to avenge their friend, Windy, who was sexually assaulted by Herman.

ARA, IAN, and KANA, three admins of a gore shitpost account, must face a serial killer whose victims they have used as meme material.

The people of Trenggalek fight against illegal foreign mining capitalist corporations. Through the stories of Redo from Prajurit Rimba, Anni from Fatayat NU, Denok from Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, Saga from Serikat Suket, and Aziz from Kampak Squad, viewers are taken on a journey through a collective narrative of love for nature and the steadfast determination to protect the earth. Amidst creativity and conviction, the film uncovers the long history of gold mining’s encroachment into Trenggalek, as well as the expansion of the foreign corporation Far East Gold, which now controls 12,813 hectares of land across nine districts.

A young household assistant at the end of the month wanted to ask her employer for permission to go home, but felt sorry for her because she would be left alone in her lonely house.

A man deeply in love with his wife. When death takes her from him, he shows his unwavering dedication by making sacrifices to bring her happiness, even if it means taking an unexpected path.

As a priest, Thomas is used to hearing the confessions of his parishioners. One afternoon, he listens to the lengthy confession of a girl who is deeply troubled, and over time, her distress begins to unsettle Thomas himself. Thomas finds himself drawn into his own labyrinth, reflecting on what he has done and the things he has let go. The confessional booth transforms into a space of silent inner rooms, with a single beam of light in the corner.

Dulkafar, leaves his hometown for three and a half years after his parents are murdered, and has now returned for vengeance. With his whip of fire, he defeats criminals while searching for the murderer of his parents. He also disguises himself as a “buaya Keroncong” or an expert singer in Keroncong music. His efforts finally pay off when he finds a woman wearing his mother’s necklace.

Arjuna meets Sandra and Sandi, Arjuna has a star key to make Sandra and Sandi surprised. Sandra and Sandi have a map of the ancient tomb, they have a mission to save an ancient book containing a spell that can revive the dead from criminals.

A beautiful model is possessed by her dead mother, an Indonesian female ghost, which takes revenge on the people who exposed her.

Two brothers have to face off against each other on the different side of law to recover their family's honour once taken by slander and betrayal.

Fights between children in a "mafia" family, Leo (Baron Hermanto) and Carmen (Sony Dewantoro) want to get rid of Rigo (Barry Prima), the family's stepson who is loved by his father, the head of the "mafia".

Putra, a 5 year old boy, is circumcised for the first and last time. One day when Yeni (Putra’s mother) was preparing a party for her child, Putra suddenly fainted and something strange happened to his genitals.

Containing eight songs, the film is like TV variety show of music and singers. Charma, an architecture student, falls in love with Anita. Thanks to advice from Bagio Sumarto, an old artist, Charma manages to win Anita, even though her mother, who has a royal lineage, considers that an artist would lower the family’s prestige. It was a strange assumption, present at the time of the film’s production. Charma then helps Bagio realise his dream of building a village for artists by staging a big successful show. And Anita turns out to be the daughter of Bagio who has long been separated from his wife.

Hakim really wants to go on a trip to the zoo, but his parents don't have enough money for three vacations. The father also did a way to be able to fulfill his son's desire to go on vacation to the Zoo

The status of natives and the Dutch is like earth and heaven. Abidin, a native, is forbidden to associate with Frieda, a girl with Indonesian and Dutch blood. After they are separated by the circumstances, Abidin, who already has a family runs into Frieda again. Although they still have some feelings towards each other, they must face each other as enemies. This last meeting brings Frieda to her tragic end.

Four children get together to help the poorest of them to find a way to keep coming to school and attend the exams.

Maha, a student involved in the activism movement during May 1998 in Indonesia, grapples with the choice of joining the protest or heeding his mother's advice not to participate in the demonstration.

Two language tutors meet for a short reunion after their separation in high school. There, they talked about what happened to each of them after graduating high school.

An adaptation of Hindia's debut studio album of the same name.

A rare look inside Indonesian Islamic boarding schools, showcasing a centuries-old educational system that fosters character, compassion, and respect in the face of rising extremism.

Each of us has our own story. Tara also has a past that she can't describe. Putting memories of a man he calls father. What is Tara's love and hatred for her father like? What about Rizky's presence who is able to make Tara's life more colorful?

Lea, a teacher, takes a city bus to her civil servant exam, but she meets a child who reminds her of precious moments with her father.

Mesala and Ratih want to go to Pacitan, East Java, to meet Ratih's long-lost child. Simultaneously with that plan, Juda meets Mesala, his half-brother, to look for their long-lost father. However, Mesala does not want to meet his father and stepmother, because he has not been able to forgive his father, whom he considers to have betrayed and neglected his biological mother who was sick and then died. Although forced to go because of Ratih's persuasion, Mesala finally accompanies Juda through the wilderness of Kalimantan. During the journey, the inner conflict between the two half-siblings becomes increasingly heated.

A child sometimes does not appreciate all the hard work their parents do to please their child even in the most difficult conditions.

Group of people playing werewolf trying to find who is the manipulator hiding amongst them.

A pair of mother and her daughter, namely mother Erma and her daughter Fiona, whose relationship has been distant. So Fiona came to a party but instead of her burden disappearing, there is a big thing waiting for her at home.

When his household is no longer harmonious, Akbar's old love, Auzy, returns to his life as his son's music teacher. His wife is jealous because Akbar wants to repeat his love story with Auzy.

A son wants to continue his studies but is hampered by his parents quarrel. This also made him unable to find peace.

Two 13-year-old children from broken homes with different social backgrounds explore a place they have never visited before in order to discover their own identities. However, when they find what they are looking for, both of them decide to go their separate ways.

A strange phenomenon occurs to a fisherman named Ucup that causes him to realize something is off about his daily meal.

A mental hospital becomes a sanctuary for their ex-patients when they feel rejected by a society who thinks that they have an illness that can never be cured. "Everybody wants me to come back here," says Yuyun. But she tries hard to prove that she is cured. She can live normally like other "healthy people", and is able to work well, and even to fall in love.

Got a big debt? No need to worry. There are many online gambling sites that promise to give you a huge profit for a short amount of time. Sania, a single mother who’s got online gambling as a hobby, wants to pay her rent before she and her daughter got kicked out by their old, flirty landlord. However, her daughter does not know that Sania had came back to the world of online gambling.

A woman refuses to be invited to salat together with her friend because each time she recites surah too long. However, when the woman is praying alone, her feelings are not calm.

A suicidal young woman spreads bad luck to everyone who comes into contact with her.

Under restrictive and mysterious rules a handmaid went crazy when her children became sick.

Like a sequel to Tuyul (childlike ghost similar to goblin or imp), the Head tuyul is angry as one of their members died (as seen in the previous film). Therefore, he sends the black imp and white imp for revenge. These imps come to Bokir’s house by mistake. Bokir is crazy about a singer, who is signed by Karto, whose house is actually where these imps are meant to go. They are sent to kidnap the singer and to take all of the wealth. The disturbance of these imps can be solved by practising proper prayers. Bokir goes mad and unintentionally reveals the secret of his imps and causes his own death by falling from a high building. Upon his death, the imps are released. They fly with a magic carpet, but when they fly over a mosque, their flying carpet falls down.

A lesbian couple at the end of their long term relationship begin to question whether or not they completely knew each other.

Struggling as the sole caretaker to her mother who struggles with dementia, Ani waits in a psychologist's waiting room. As memory fades, Ani must face the journey of grief.

Vivi, an executive woman, is well-established, has a career, a car, an apartment, a lover, although it's a bit difficult to meet them because they are both busy.

Two people meet on a ship, attracted by the same sunset that you can see below the deck.

This documentary follows Tamara a 24-year-old, Waria, living in the city of Jogja in central Java, Indonesia, as she struggles to overcome poverty when a law banning her main source of income is passed.

Three bachelors establish a service center for women, initially intended for sex, but instead it becomes a multi-purpose service agency. There is a grandmother who asks them to read comic books to her; there is also a woman who wants them to wash her carpets. But one of them always gets the most enjoyable part, which is the sex service for lonely women, or even to torture them by request. He also gets a girlfriend, who lives in Singapore, and accepts his profession.

Several accidents on the motorway Cikopo–Palimanan aka Cipali attract public attention. Many believe that the construction of the road has mystical story. There is a mysterious stone piled on the side of the motorway. The mystery is revealed by this film.

A short film by Yosafat Ocha

This drama performance was adapted from the poetry of Sultan Abdul Muluk. Sultan Abdul Muluk or better known as Dul Muluk was the leader of the Barbari Kingdom. One time, there was an attack from another kingdom on the Barbari Kingdom. Can Dul Muluk defend his throne and kingdom?

A performance adapted from a drama script by W.S Rendra. In a village, there lived a group of Naga tribe members. They lived from natural resources. However, on the other hand, there was a threat from the Astinam Kingdom who wanted to seize their territory. Can the Naga tribe fight back?