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199590 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Mother Dao, the Turtlelike

199590 minPGdocumentary

7.8/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

In the 1920s, Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia altered local culture, revealing the dynamics between colonizers and the indigenous population.

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Vincent Monnikendam

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In the 1920s, Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia altered local culture, revealing the dynamics between colonizers and the indigenous population.

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Vincent Monnikendamdirector

Vincent Monnikendamwriter

Albert Markuscast

Hans van der Marckcast

Rade Miliceviccast

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In the 1920s, Indonesia underwent major changes under Dutch colonial rule. "Mother Dao, the Turtlelike" focuses on the interactions between Dutch colonizers and the local population. The film captures the establishment of colonial structures in Indonesia during this period. It features a digital sound composition that includes poems and songs in Bahasa Indonesia, reflecting local cultural expressions. Directed by Vincent Monnikendam, the documentary runs for 90 minutes and presents the historical context of colonialism's impact on Indonesian society.

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