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Mouly Surya's New Film Redefines Indonesia's History

Asian Financial Crisis - banking sector - Indonesia - Mouly Surya - rescue operations - Rohingya refugees

Get ready for a cinematic journey through Indonesian history in Mouly Surya's latest movie 'This City Is a Battlefield'!

Indonesian filmmaker Mouly Surya is set to revolutionize the portrayal of Indonesian history in her upcoming film 'This City Is a Battlefield.' Known for her innovative storytelling, Surya is taking on the challenge of reimagining Indonesia's past through a unique cinematic lens. The film is not just a solo project; it is a collaborative effort involving seven countries, making it a truly international production.

'This City Is a Battlefield' promises to offer audiences a fresh perspective on Indonesia's historical narratives, shedding light on lesser-known events and figures that have shaped the nation's identity. By reframing Indonesia's history, Surya aims to spark dialogue and reflection on the complexities and richness of the country's past.

With this ambitious project, Surya is not only breaking new ground in Indonesian cinema but also pushing boundaries in how historical narratives are presented on screen. Through her distinct directorial vision, she is challenging traditional storytelling conventions and inviting viewers to engage with history in a thought-provoking way.

As the anticipation builds for 'This City Is a Battlefield,' audiences can look forward to a visually stunning and intellectually stimulating cinematic experience that transcends borders and cultures. Mouly Surya's innovative approach to storytelling is poised to captivate global audiences and ignite conversations about the power of filmmaking in reshaping historical narratives.

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Mouly Surya Reframes Indonesia History in 'This City Is a Battlefield' (Variety)

Mouly Surya reframes Indonesian history in upcoming 'This City Is a Battlefield,' which is structured as a seven-country co-production.

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At least 69 Rohingya refugees rescued after boat capsizes off ... (Aljazeera.com)

Those rescued include 42 men, 18 women and nine children after boat capsized off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province.

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Indonesia Rescues Dozens of Rohingya Refugees From Capsized ... (The Diplomat)

The rescue off the coast of Aceh underscores the extreme dangers that many refugees are exposing themselves to in order to find sanctuary abroad.

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Indonesia: Rohingya Muslim refugees rescued after surviving a ... (The Associated Press)

An Indonesian search and rescue ship began pulling survivors who had been standing on its hull to safety.

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Indonesia rescuers save 69 Rohingya refugees at sea (CNA)

MEULABOH: Indonesian authorities rescued at least 69 Rohingya refugees who had been at sea for weeks and were taking them to shore on Thursday (Mar 21) ...

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Dozens of Rohingya Muslim refugees rescued in Indonesia after ... (NBC News)

A rescue ship from Indonesia located a capsized wooden boat that had been carrying Rohingya Muslim refugees and began pulling survivors who had to safety.

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Indonesia rescuers sight Rohingya survivors after refugee boat ... (Al Arabiya English)

Indonesian rescuers rushed to save a group of Rohingya refugees on Thursday after they spotted them in the water, holding onto a boat that had capsized a.

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Dozens of Rohingya rescued from hull of capsized boat off Indonesia (The Washington Post)

Crammed into overcrowded refugee camps in Bangladesh with dwindling food supplies, many Rohingya are taking boats to Indonesia out of desperation.

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The Rise of Indonesia's Banks (The Diplomat)

The sector has made a roaring recovery since the doldrums of the Asian Financial Crisis of the late 1990s.

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