Three street musicians perform on Jakarta's crowded commuter buses over five years, facing legal challenges and personal struggles in their quest for identity.
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Three street musicians perform on Jakarta's crowded commuter buses over five years, facing legal challenges and personal struggles in their quest for identity.
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Synopsis
Boni, Titi, and Ho perform on Jakarta's crowded buses, striving to make a living as street musicians. Over five years, they face police confrontations and personal challenges while seeking legitimacy and identity in a bustling city. The film visits their home villages in East Java, contrasting their roots with urban life. "Jalanan" won the Best Documentary award at the 2013 Busan International Film Festival and received a full theatrical release in Indonesia.
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Why Watch
- Meet Jakarta street musicians Ho, Titi, and Boni.
- See the impact of globalization on local artists.
- Find out how music shapes identity in urban life.
Did You Know
- Jalanan won the Best Documentary prize at the Busan International Film Festival in October 2013.
- The film screened for 34 consecutive days in five major Indonesian cities.
- Daniel Ziv won the IFDC Award for Best Direction in a First Feature Length Film in 2014.
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Who directed the documentary Jalanan?
Jalanan was directed and produced by Daniel Ziv.
What awards did Jalanan win?
Jalanan won several awards, including Best Documentary at the 2013 Busan International Film Festival and the People's Choice Award for Best Documentary at the 2014 Melbourne International Film Festival.
How long did Jalanan screen in theaters across Indonesia?
Jalanan screened for 34 consecutive days at theaters in five major Indonesian cities.
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