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2022105 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A Boarding School

2022105 minPGdocumentary

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Indonesian Islamic boarding schools provide a centuries-old educational framework that promotes character and compassion while countering rising extremism.

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Shalahuddin Siregar

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Indonesian Islamic boarding schools provide a centuries-old educational framework that promotes character and compassion while countering rising extremism.

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Shalahuddin Siregar

Shalahuddin Siregardirector

Nyai Hajah Masriyah Amvacast

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Inside the walls of Indonesian Islamic boarding schools, students engage in a centuries-old educational system. Director Shalahuddin Siregar presents a detailed look at how these institutions promote character, compassion, and respect. Amid rising extremism, the schools aim to instill values that counteract radical ideologies. The film runs for 105 minutes and provides an in-depth perspective on the role of education in shaping young minds in Indonesia.

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