Documentary backdrop image for At Stake (2008)

Documentary backdrop image for At Stake (2008)

2008107 minPGdocumentary

At Stake

2008107 minPGdocumentary

Female genital mutilation and conflicts over gynecological access for unmarried women are among the taboo issues faced by women in Indonesia.

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Directors

Lucky Kuswandi,

Ani Ema Susanti,

Muhammad Ichsan,

Synopsis

Female genital mutilation and conflicts over gynecological access for unmarried women are among the taboo issues faced by women in Indonesia.

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Lucky Kuswandi

Lucky Kuswandidirector

Ani Ema Susantidirector

Muhammad Ichsandirector

Ucu Agustin

Ucu Agustindirector

Iwan Setiawandirector

Synopsis

Women in Indonesia face significant challenges regarding health and personal rights. At Stake addresses issues such as female genital mutilation and the struggles of unmarried women seeking gynecological care. Directed by Lucky Kuswandi, the film presents these topics within a societal context in the world's most populous Islamic country. The documentary anthology aims to bring awareness to these pressing matters affecting women's lives in 2008 Indonesia.

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