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202577 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Cosmic Balance

202577 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

A young man from Indonesia participates in musical trance sessions that connect him to his heritage, culminating in his first concert at a festival in Denmark.

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Andreas Johnsen

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A young man from Indonesia participates in musical trance sessions that connect him to his heritage, culminating in his first concert at a festival in Denmark.

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Andreas Johnsen

Andreas Johnsendirector

Andreas Johnsen

Andreas Johnsenwriter

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A young man from Indonesia participates in hour-long musical trance sessions that connect him to his cultural heritage. His experiences lead him to perform at a music festival in Denmark, marking his first concert outside his village. Directed by Andreas Johnsen, Cosmic Balance examines how music influences identity and fosters community across borders. The film includes dialogue in English, Indonesian, and Sundanese. It runs for 77 minutes and was produced in Denmark and Indonesia.

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