Fajar Suharno

Fajar Suharno

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Fajar Suharno

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Portrait of a Nightmare
Hujan, a deeply traumatized young woman, crosses paths with a mysterious street artist Bayu, both their destinies intertwined as they are haunted by the same nightmare that is connected to each of their pasts.
Tale of Time
Fajar Suharno was a theater maestro from the 80's to the 90's. He was imprisoned because his theater activities were considered against the New Order government. At its peak, he made a show entitled "Geger Uwong Ngoyak Macan" about the events of crushing people who were considered thugs/criminals (Petrus). The show was held exactly the day before the massacre took place
Jõulud džunglis
Šamaan Bapak
Moving from Latvia to exotic Indonesia has proven to be quite a challenge for Paula’s (10) family. Her Mother has a hard time adapting to the country. Her sister, Kate (14), is entering puberty, and her Father’s workaholic nature is causing tension in the family. Luckily, the local boy Akhim (12) offers a ray of hope by telling Paula about special Shaman living in the jungle who has a superpower to bring Christmas everywhere. That must be Santa Claus himself! Kids join on a joyful adventure to find Christmas in the Jungle!
This Earth of Mankind
Supporting Cast
A Javanese royal and half-Dutch woman fall in love as Indonesia rises to independence from colonial rule.
Memories of My Body
Pakdhe Juno
Juno was just a child when his father abandoned him from their village in Central Java. Abandoned and alone, he joins a Lengger dance centre where men shape their feminine appearance and movement. The sensuality and sexuality that came from the dance, mixed with the violent sociopolitical Indonesian environment, forces Juno to move from village to village.
Pilgrimage to Mecca
Mbah Kusmin
In a village down at the slope of mount Merapi, Wening (80 years old) is preparing for the Hajj. Her departure this time has been planned long in advance as she is delegating her close friend Darmi's pilgrimage as well. This is as Darmi is unable to perform the Hajj by herself. Close to the day of departure, Darmi’s family holds to a ritual of recitation and prayer. Wening's husband Kusmin, however, makes Wening feel uneasy about going for the pilgrimage. Will Wening still perform the Hajj despite her husband's opposition?
Ziarah
Saksi Sejarah
Mbah Sri (95 years old) is looking for the grave of her husband, who has been missing for decades, with one simple aim: she wants to rest in peace beside her husband’s grave.
Soekarno
Kyai Zaenal Mustofa
This biographical drama about Indonesia's first president recounts his nationalist crusade to seize independence from Dutch colonial rule.
Leaf on a Pillow
Suami Asih
The Indonesian society is seen through a middle-aged lady's eyes in her daily encounters with the street children who work and live off the harsh and sleazy world of adults.