The Longest Wait

Football has always had the ability to transcend boundaries of social class, geography, and generation, becoming a space where national pride, solidarity, and a sense of belonging take shape.

Beyond the story of football, the film opens up a dialogue on how reality is shaped into a documentary narrative—through moments, characters, perspectives, and the ways in which reality is presented to audiences. This process becomes more compelling when the documentary within the broader audiovisual industry ecosystem, where creative ideas intersect with the demands of production, distribution, and the market.

How does a sports journey reflect the condition of a nation? How do documentaries capture the relationship between collective dreams, institutional realities, and social dynamics? And how can filmmakers preserve the complexity of these realities while translating it into narratives that are engaging, relevant, and accessible to wider audiences? This program invites audiences to explore the production process behind The Longest Wait, while delving into how documentary filmmaking maintains its connection to reality amidst the demands  of the industry and the imperative to reach a wider audience.

Language of introduction
Bahasa Indonesia

Speaker
Sakti Parantean | Executive Producer, Fremantle Indonesia

Moderator
Febriansyah | GNFI — Good News For Indonesia