Salmiyah

Synopsis
Salmiyah explores pieces of memory, perceptions of historical actors, historical enthusiasts, and audiences. The past always leaves questions, it can never return in its full scenes. People contend to rebuild it. Salmiyah is an effort to depict the complexity of history which is always full of bias and distance.
Schedule
1st Screening
4 November 2024, 15:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
9 November 2024, 15:00 GMT+7
Credits

Harryaldi Kurniawan
Harryaldi Kurniawan is a documentary filmmaker whose works have won awards and gained recognition at various festivals. With a distinctive focus on the relationship between memory and cinema, he employs a unique storytelling approach to explore the intricate connections between these two realms. His films experiment with narrative structures and encourage viewers to engage deeply with their own experiences and recollections.

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.
Details
2021 SMIF-Asian Moving Image Festival in Madrid | Official Selection





