Mark Gergis, Alan Bishop, [US] 2006, 60min., German premiere
> WED 31/01 > MAO Lounge > 21:00
 
A psychedelic collage of images and sounds from the heart and soul of Sumatran culture. Witness classic Dangdut rock music, street and country scenes, Pop culture, raw TV excerpts, Minang Orchestras, night markets, folk music, and much more wrapped in a 60-minute kaleidoscope complete with an epic soundtrack. Filmed in and around Medan, Padang, Bukitinggi and beyond with some of the most amazing pre-tsunami footage ever captured from Aceh province. Shot by Mark Gergis and Alan Bishop (Sun City Girls)on location in 2004. Just back from Jakarta, where they have been shooting for their next film: "Javanese Folk Cinema", both filmmakers Mark Gergis and Alan Bishop will be in attendance for some Q&A.
 
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