A Sonorous Melody
Synopsis
Growing up as a deaf individual in Indonesia, Mufi was taught to speak instead of sign. As an adult, now she carves her music career to inspire others to express themselves through sign language.
Schedule
1st Screening
4 December 2023, 19:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
8 December 2023, 20:00 GMT+7
Credits
Riani Singgih
Riani is a documentary director based in Indonesia. Growing up in foreign communities, Riani has always been interested in telling stories about identity and the idea of home. As a filmmaker, she has recently participated in IF/Then SEA Shorts by Tribeca and Yamagata Documentary Dojo. Her previous documentary shorts have been screened in over 50 film festivals around the world including Big Sky Documentary Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Palm Springs Short Film Festival. Her work has been screened in Vice Media, Discovery Channel, and PBS Network.
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