A Tale for My Daughter
Synopsis
Delve into Rikarda Maa’s emotional letter to her daughter, Mila, amidst the threat of palm oil expansion on the Awyu tribe’s land. The documentary blends personal narrative with footage of the Sasi Procession. As memories and words falter, while events and time freeze, the film explores the experience of a woman, as mother, and fighter.
Schedule
1st Screening
3 November 2024, 13:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
5 November 2024, 13:00 GMT+7
Credits
Wulan Putri
Wulan Putri is a historian and documentary filmmaker who focuses on women’s narratives and trauma, which intersect with colonialism and extractivism. Through her evocative works, she explores the deeper connections between these themes and offers alternative perspectives on complex dynamics.
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