Documentary backdrop image for Monisme (2023)

Documentary backdrop image for Monisme (2023)

2023116 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Monisme

2023116 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Mount Merapi in Indonesia serves as a powerful backdrop for narratives exploring the intertwined lives of its residents amid the volcanic landscape.

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Mount Merapi in Indonesia serves as a powerful backdrop for narratives exploring the intertwined lives of its residents amid the volcanic landscape.

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Riar Rizaldi

Riar Rizaldidirector

Riar Rizaldi

Riar Rizaldiwriter

Rendra Bagus Pamungkas

Rendra Bagus Pamungkascast

Whani Darmawan

Whani Darmawancast

Kidung Paramaditacast

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Mount Merapi serves as the backdrop for Monisme, a documentary directed by Riar Rizaldi. The film intertwines elements of fact and fiction, as well as science and magic. It presents the complex relationships among the people living in this volcanic region. Through various narratives, the documentary captures how these individuals navigate their lives amid the mountain's presence. The 116-minute film reflects on their experiences, blending past and future in a unique portrayal of community life.

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