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Turang (12*)

Cinema Restored

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A young woman looks skyward.

Rediscover a landmark of Indonesian cinema with Turang (1958), screening as part of our Cinema Restored series.

Directed by Bachtiar Siagian, this neorealist gem captures the turbulence and resilience of a community caught in the fight for independence. The story follows Rusli, a wounded freedom fighter who finds sanctuary in a remote, Dutch-occupied village. As he heals under the care of Tipi and her father, the village chief, bonds of loyalty, love, and courage emerge amidst the unrest. 

A powerful reflection on solidarity and survival, Turang offers a rare cinematic insight into the spirit of a nation striving for liberation. Don't miss this beautifully restored classic, a vital part of Indonesia's film heritage.

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With thanks to Bunga Siagian.

Bunga Siagian is an artist, researcher, and curator. Her current research explores the political and cinematic commitments of Indonesian leftists during the decolonization of the Third World in the 1950s and 1960s. She is a co-founder of BKP, a study agency of land that situates its practices at the nexus of the arts, community, and the legacy of colonialism.

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Film information

Release year: 1958

Country: Indonesia

Director: Bachtiar Siagian

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About the director

"Bachtiar Siagian (1923-2002) was an Indonesian film director. He was part of the leftist cultural organization Lekra (1950-1965), and organized the Afro-Asia Film Festival in Jakarta. As a filmmaker and left-third wordlist, Bachtiar anchored his cinematic realism in the third-world social realities. Most of his films were lost due to the anti-communist violence by the New Order authoritarian regime."

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