Posts with tag: Cinema
Penyalin Cahaya and the economy of feminist films
Arts, Gender, Top StoriesThe growing commodification of feminist issues in Indonesia means that while some films may advance feminist themes, this is no guarantee that the filmmakers involved genuinely support gender equality.
Talking Indonesia: Indonesian cinema's new wave
Arts, Talking IndonesiaWhat factors are behind Indonesian film's recent successes on the international stage? Is international success being translated into audiences for these films at home? Dr Jemma Purdey chats to Yulia Evina Bhara about these issues and more in Talking Indonesia.
Tilik and the gender order crisis
Arts, GenderThe public debate prompted by the film Tilik is reflective of a broader ideological contestation around gender relations in post-authoritarian Indonesia, writes Dr Evi Eliyanah.
A long and winding road: fighting stereotypes and information disorder in Tilik
Arts, Gender, MediaDr Novi Kurnia reviews the polarising short film Tilik, which has been hugely popular since being uploaded to YouTube last month.
Best of 2019: Talking Indonesia
Aid & Development, Arts, Corruption, Economy, Elections, Environment, Gender, Human Rights, Infrastructure, Law, Natural Resources, Policies, Religion, Security, Talking Indonesia2019 was a big year for Talking Indonesia. Here we present the 10 episodes that were most popular with podcast subscribers over the past year.
Talking Indonesia: transnational cinema
Arts, Talking IndonesiaCould Indonesia cinema be used as a soft-power tool? What market trends will define the growth of the industry over the coming years? Dr Charlotte Setijadi discusses these issues and more with Associate Professor Thomas Barker in Talking Indonesia.
Talking Indonesia: human rights on film
Arts, Human Rights, Talking Indonesia"Istirahatlah Kata-Kata" has won praise for its depiction of the life of poet and activist Widji Thukul in exile. In Talking Indonesia this week, Dr Jemma Purdey chats to the film's director, Yosep Angi Noen, about how film can provide new opportunities for dealing with histories that remain obscured.
'Istirahatlah Kata-Kata': young audiences discover a dissident poet
Arts, Review"Istirahatlah Kata-Kata", or "Solo, Solitude", is a moving depiction of the life of dissident poet and activist Widji Thukul during a period of self-imposed exile under the New Order. Elly Kent presents a lovely review of the film, which has been immensely popular since its release on 19 January.
Talking Indonesia: Indonesian cinema
Arts, Talking IndonesiaIndonesian cinema is beginning to make a mark on the world stage, with dozens of films competing in international festivals over recent years. What are the main challenges faced by Indonesian filmmakers? How can these problems be addressed, and what moves, if any, has the government made to strengthen the industry? Dr Ken Setiawan discusses these issues and more with Dr Gaston Soehadi in the latest Talking Indonesia podcast.