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Browse 13 movies from Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi RI
Darta, a man from an impoverished family, is rejected by the wealthy parents of the woman he loves. Desperate, he strikes a bargain with the Monkey King, performing a dark ritual to gain wealth. However, in doing so, he accidentally curses his wife and child to a life of suffering. Rooted in Indonesian mysticism, this universal narrative explores the insatiable hunger to become something one is not and the boundaries one is willing to cross to achieve it.
Dec 2024
Saidjah wanted to marry Adinda, but poverty prevented him. Saidjah then decided to work in Batavia. Adinda is now alone in Lebak waiting for Saidjah to return.
Mar 2021
A Batak family plans to perform Mangokal Holi — a ceremony to honor ancestors. However, chaos erupts when their great grandfather's skeleton is suddenly lost.
Sep 2024
Adapted from the legend "The Origin of Mount Mekongga"from Southeast Sulawesi, this animated short film tells the story of Tasahea, a smart and brave young man. He tries to trap a giant bird named Kongga to save his village. The bird has been eating the villagers' livestock for years, and and Tasahea becomes their last hope to end the terror.
Jan 2023
Because of his political activities, Sukarno was exiled to Ende in 1934. He went with his wife Inggit Garnasih, daughter Ratna Djuami alias Omi, and mother-in-law Amsi. The initial period in exile was difficult. The most painful thing is that no local people dare to speak to him and everywhere he is always followed by the police.
Nov 2013
Ludruk Tobong artists are trying to maintain the arts that support their livelihood and are also trying to eliminate the negative stigma of trans women through cultural media.
Sep 2023
In order to celebrate Father’s Day, Gogor gets homework from school to write about his father. But, Gogor never knew his father, so he questions his mother. However, his mother refuses to answer because she has so much work to do. Gogor becomes worried that he won't be able to complete his homework.
Nov 2021
Sani is the only daughter among 9 brothers. Despite being in a relationship with Giran, she unfortunately doesn’t receive approval from her eldest brother named Kukuban.
Jan 2022
The King of a Malay kingdom falls gravely ill. Only a mystical geliga from Tasik Pauh Janggi Island can cure him, and so his children set out on a journey to the island to obtain it and save their father.
Adapted from the West Sulawesi folktale "Vova Sanggayu," this animation tells the story of a grandmother's long wait for the return of her only grandchild.
A girl is exploited by her stepfamily and forced to do all the household chores. After she meets a magical stork, the tasks imposed on her can suddenly be completed with ease.
May 2023
Mr. Bejo found an ancient statue in his yard and shared the story with his wife. He decided to sell the statue after the discussion with his wife. The village people received the news when the wife started to share the secret with her close friends. The whole village started digging to find more statues and earn.
Mar 2016
This film tells the story of an accidental meeting between Bolo and Daeng Rukka while they were both fishing. In the midst of a casual chat, Daeng Rukka tells a strange tale, so strange that Bolo herself doesn't believe it. But everything changes when Bolo sees a mysterious event that really happens before his eyes.