“Bumi Manusia” is an adaptation of the critically-acclaimed historical novel of the same title by author Pramoedya Ananta Toer. The narrative is rooted in the history of colonialism from Indonesia. And the love-story dwells in the concepts of being an ‘outsider’ or ‘insider’ – based on the historical notes of Dutch-ruling in their country.
“Bumi Manusia” is screening at Cinemasia Film Festival
An inter-racial relationship is at the center of the film, which becomes the crux of what the society around them dares to question. A purebred Javanese royal Minke (Iqbaal Ramadhan) gets attracted towards Indo mixed-Dutch girl Annelies Mellema (Mawar Eva de Jongh). Since this relationship didn’t fit the cruel customs of the Dutch regime of the time, it was bound to cause controversies. Having a mutual attraction was not enough for them to stay in a healthy communion. There was a pressure of societal expectations. And while societal...
“Bumi Manusia” is screening at Cinemasia Film Festival
An inter-racial relationship is at the center of the film, which becomes the crux of what the society around them dares to question. A purebred Javanese royal Minke (Iqbaal Ramadhan) gets attracted towards Indo mixed-Dutch girl Annelies Mellema (Mawar Eva de Jongh). Since this relationship didn’t fit the cruel customs of the Dutch regime of the time, it was bound to cause controversies. Having a mutual attraction was not enough for them to stay in a healthy communion. There was a pressure of societal expectations. And while societal...
- 3/9/2020
- by Akash Deshpande
- AsianMoviePulse
The International Film Festival and Awards Macao and Variety combined forces for the second year running to put a spotlight on Asia’s acting talent.
A well-attended meet-the-stars press event on Friday afternoon in Macau was addressed by leading local official, Maria Helena Senna de Fernandes. She turned the microphone over the five actors from different corners of the region, who dazzled with poise and wisdom beyond their years.
In 2017 the talent selection included Celina Jade, Ludi Lin, Rajkummar Rao, Shioli Kutsuna, Piolo Pascual, And Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, better known as the star of “Bad Genius.”
The five in this year’s crop — Xana Tang (New Zealand), Ann Curtis (The Philippines), Zheng Kai (China), Zaira Wasim (India) and Iqbaal Ramadhan (Indonesia) – will be presented with trophies on stage this evening at the closing ceremony of the Iffam.
Xana Tang (New Zealand)
Best known in the role of an offbeat office assistant...
A well-attended meet-the-stars press event on Friday afternoon in Macau was addressed by leading local official, Maria Helena Senna de Fernandes. She turned the microphone over the five actors from different corners of the region, who dazzled with poise and wisdom beyond their years.
In 2017 the talent selection included Celina Jade, Ludi Lin, Rajkummar Rao, Shioli Kutsuna, Piolo Pascual, And Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying, better known as the star of “Bad Genius.”
The five in this year’s crop — Xana Tang (New Zealand), Ann Curtis (The Philippines), Zheng Kai (China), Zaira Wasim (India) and Iqbaal Ramadhan (Indonesia) – will be presented with trophies on stage this evening at the closing ceremony of the Iffam.
Xana Tang (New Zealand)
Best known in the role of an offbeat office assistant...
- 12/14/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
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