indonesian_open Fyi -Indonesian film at the Sydney Film festival

[R.Machali]

Dear colleagues,
please check:
http://www.sydneyfilmfestival.org/film_details.asp?id=73&fID=82&cID=17

10th June  2.15pm
  Greater Union George Street
11th June 5.45PM
Greater Union George Street

Master Indonesian filmmaker Nugroho's spectacular use of dance, 
gamalayan music and puppet theatre gives form to the first Javanese 
cinematic opera. The seething passion-play, inspired by the Hindu 
epic Ramayan , centres around Siti, a beautiful dancer famed for her 
interpretations of Sita, a young wife stolen from her husband by a 
king. Siti's life begins to reflect her frequently danced role as she 
becomes prey to the desires of the rapacious Ludiro, who, in her 
husband's absence, attempts to seduce her. Both a celebration and a 
requiem (Nugroho carefully alludes to prevailing issues of violence 
and inequality), this thoroughly gorgeous film makes fine use of over 
400 extras, meticulously crafted sets, stunning cinematography (by 
Teoh Gay Hian, a shining light in the resurgence of Malaysian cinema) 
and a contemporary awareness of the language of music video. CS

Dir Garin Nugroho
Scr Garin Nugroho
Prod Garin Nugroho
With Artika Sari Devi, Martinus Miroto, Eko Supriyanto
Country Indonesia, Austria
Language Javanese
Running time 120 mins
World sales/Australian distributor Pyramide International

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Salam,
Rochayah
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