Java & Bali: The Element of Surprise

Hidden between volcanoes, rainforests and wild coastlines, Java & Bali reveals a world of extraordinary beauty and mystery. Austrian filmmaker Patrick Centurioni takes us into rarely explored landscapes, capturing a remarkable diversity of life. Among the film’s most spectacular moments are the first-ever images of the elusive Javan leopard, the island’s last great wild cat. The journey also leads to a protected volcanic crater where hornbills thrive in an almost prehistoric world. For director Patrick Centurioni, this project has particular personal significance: “This film marks a peak in my work. Indonesia has accompanied me for many years—not only scientifically, but above all through close friendships with local people who have significantly supported this project.”