The Last Accord: War, Apocalypse, and Peace
Synopsis
This film takes viewers on an extraordinary journey through one of Southeast Asia’s longest and deadliest conflicts. For nearly 3 decades, the conflict between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) left deep scars and generations warped by violence. This documentary offers an in-depth look at the tortuous path of the peace process in Aceh—often regarded as a mission impossible—featuring untold stories of behind-the-scenes tensions, and dramatic twists and turns that finally yielded the Helsinki Accord.
What made peace possible after years of failed attempts to realize it? How has Aceh transformed since the guns fell silent? These questions are answered by The Last Accord: War, Apocalypse, and Peace (2025), a gripping tale of conflict, resilience, and the reconciliation that continues to shape the future of Aceh and stands as a testament to the power of diplomacy and the human thirst for lasting peace.
Schedule
23 November 2025, 19:00 WIB
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Credits
Arfan Sabran
Arfan Sabran is an Indonesian documentary filmmaker. With his documentary debut Suster Apung, he won the Best Film and Best Cinematography awards at the 2006 Eagle Awards. His feature-length documentary debut, The Flame (Bara), premiered at Visions du Réel 2021. His feature documentary as producer, Rabiah and Mimi, won the pitching forum at Tokyo Docs Film Festival 2019 and received an international co-production opportunity with TBS Sparkle Tokyo and premiered on NHK Japan.
Andini Effendi
Andini Effendi is an independent journalist and a documentarian. She won the Best Current Affairs Presenter at the Asian Television Awards 2019 and 2020. She is also the recipient of an Elizabeth O’Neil journalism award from the Australian government.
