Populär Vun Indonesia

a short film by M. Irfan Ramli

A short film by Ilman Nafai

A documentary film that explores the political events before and after the 1965 tragedy in Indonesia, known as Gestok (1st October Movement). The film features interviews with people who lived through and were involved in those events, offering different views from what was commonly told during the New Order era. The film aims to show the political tensions between different groups—such as the military, student activists, religious organizations, and left-wing movements—and how these tensions led to the violent events of 1965 and the change in government.

A man is sitting at a bar, chatting with a bartender. A young man comes in and sits next to him, shifting the conversation toward the newcomer. Their conversation flows smoothly until they reach a disagreement about politics, which sparks a debate between the two characters.

When a young boy learns too much too soon and becomes afraid of making his classmate pregnant, he tries to make amends by selling bead games.

A reflection on the 1965/1966 tragedy at Kreteg Bacem in Solo, where victims were killed and discarded, and their families—after decades of silence—seek remembrance through the Javanese ritual Sadranan.

Without clear reason, Corporal Jono is being held as a hostage by Jatisari Gangster. With his magic, Sergeant Rebo succeeded to free him.

Two people, Jameun and Jinoe, whose lives stand in stark contrast. Between modern life and village life, it unfolds like a diorama of the reality of modern Acehnese society.

Two brothers, bound by loss, learn to find warmth in routine and strength in each other as they navigate life without their parents.

A deaf woman named Caca took the train when she wanted to go home to her house in Bogor before midnight. However, Caca did not realize she was on the wrong train and fell asleep until she finally arrived at Nambo station. Now, she needs to find out what train she could use to return to Bogor.

On February the 26th, 2010, a girl from Bajawa, Yohana Veronca Mole, ended her life by jumping into the crater of Kelimutu. This incident left deep scar in Yuliana, a middle-aged woman who is also the mother of Vera. Several years later, on 2014, Yuliana tried remembering back the bitter memory from her deceased daughter’s photographs, the recording of her funeral procession, and the footage of the ritual for the dead. Yuliana told everything she could remember on the death of her daughter.

A young woman investigates the complex mix of opportunities and challenges connected to her cross-cultural heritage.

Lisa, a bright-eyed intern crosses paths with Reno, a mysterious colleague, sparking a connection neither of them expected.

A person who has lost the meaning of his life

Best friends, Mala and Risa spend a day at the park, but for some reason, strange things keep happening to them.

A child with a disability longs to go to school. However, in the area where he lives, there are no schools equipped to accommodate his condition. He even experienced mistreatment when he tried attending a regular public school. Eventually, he spends his days working as a palm oil laborer, using part of his wages to pay for his medical treatment.

A short film by Abdul Aziz M

This film tells about dreams, wishes, and what motivates people who work as extras in film and TV production in Jakarta.