The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in The Netherlands, in collaboration with CinemAsia, is hosting a special Indonesian Film Weekend on December 7 (Saturday) and 8 (Sunday), 2019.
The event will be held at Kriterion in Amsterdam and consists of the screenings of Indonesian’s breakthrough and prizewinning animation Battle of Surabaya by Aryanto Yuniawan on the 7^th and the official Indonesian entry to the 87^th Academy Awards Soekarno by Hanung Bramantyo on the 8^th.  Both renowned directors will be present in Amsterdam and take part in a special Q&A session after the screening of their film. Besides film, people can enjoy delicious Indonesian snacks on Saturday and Sunday which will be served as a courtesy of the Embassy.

Battle of Surabaya | Aryanto Yuniawan

99 min / 2015 / English subtitles

Surabaya, Indonesia 1945. The country is at war while thirteen-year-old shoe shiner Musa slowly develops into a crucial link in the fight for freedom. As a courier Musa is able to sneak secret strategy and war tactic letters to the people. However, his job becomes increasingly more difficult along the way. The film won a staggering 39 international awards and 3 national awards.

Gratis. Limited seats. Register at: www.cinemasia.nl/rsvp