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202042 minPGdocumentary

Nasi Padang

202042 minPGdocumentary

A filmmaker from Norway becomes a national celebrity in Indonesia after creating a love song dedicated to nasi padang.

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A filmmaker from Norway becomes a national celebrity in Indonesia after creating a love song dedicated to nasi padang.

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Audun Amundsen

Audun Amundsendirector

Audun Kvitland Røstad

Audun Kvitland Røstadwriter

Fredrik Horn Akselsen

Fredrik Horn Akselsenwriter

Audun Amundsen

Audun Amundsenwriter

Audun Kvitland Røstad

Audun Kvitland Røstadcast

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Audun Amundsen, a filmmaker from Norway, creates a love song dedicated to nasi padang. This project turns him into an internet phenomenon in Indonesia. His music gains popularity, leading to his rise as a national celebrity. The film documents his experiences in Indonesia in 2020. It captures his interactions with local communities and the food culture surrounding nasi padang. The duration of the film is 42 minutes.

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