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KIX (2024): Tracing the Destiny, Surfing the Bitter Streets

“Which is stronger—fate or will?” Dávid, the director, takes the question while wandering with his…

GOING BACK TO YOUR MEMORY… (2023): Reflections of an Orphan of Memory

Every now and again, we take a trip down memory lane, as the saying goes.…

Afterlives (2024): Ghosts of the Past That Run through the Unconscious

Ghosts of the past roam through the corners of our memories. These ghosts burst into…

Echo of You (2023): Grief in Love, Love in Grief

Echo of You (Zara Zerny, 2023) invites us to take part in a journey. Not…

DUST (2023): Until They Become Dust

Life is a grand stage for theater–just as Aunt Juli lives hers. She sings, the…

To Face My Father in Jambi (2023): A Cup of Loyalty of a Father

It took years for Anggun to sing “Ayah” (Father, ed) by Rinto Harahap with her…

Highlight

Landscaping the Memories of Suburban Communities

The steps taken by media are intentional actions. Even in the selection of issues in…

Festival Film Dokumenter 2025 Film Submission is Open! 

FFD is opening the film submission from all around the globe for its 24th edition.…

Call for Entry 2025

Closing and Awarding FFD 2024: Surprises, Expectations, and Opportunities for Space Expansion

Festival Film Dokumenter (FFD) 2024 has finally come to an end. Held for nine days…

Greeting Suzzanna in Suzzanna – The Queen of Black Magic (2024)

Co-producer Ekky Imanjaya made a statement after the screening of Suzzanna – The Queen of…

IDOCLAB 2024 Final Pitching Forum: The Start of a Long Journey

Pitching is one—but not the only—essential moment in the development stage of a documentary project.…

The Innovation and Reinforcement of Themes in Indonesian Storytelling in IDOCLAB 2024

Indonesia Documentary Laboratory (IDOCLAB) came into its second year in 2024. IDOCLAB is a documentary…

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