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.
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.
Let’s begin this piece by reflecting on the film Siti (Eddie Cahyono, 2014), which takes us on a deep contemplation of humanity’s relationship with nature. There, a sentence is uttered: “Laut sing ngehi pangan, laut uga sing njupuk pangan.” (The sea that feeds us is also the same sea that takes our food). This sentence…
