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Synopsis

Hartoni Ubes recounts his exile as an Indonesian student following the 1965 events of the 30 September Movement, sharing experiences of displacement in Europe.

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Why Watch

  • See interviews with Indonesian exiles from 1965.
  • Find out about the 30 September Movement's impact.
  • Watch animation recreations of historical events.

Did You Know

  • The Exiles won Best Documentary Feature Film at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival.
  • The film had its world premiere on 27 November 2022.
  • It garnered 63,045 admissions during its theatrical run in Indonesia.
  • Lola Amaria directed, co-wrote, and produced this documentary as her debut.

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Indonesian historyDocumentary enthusiastsStudents of political movements
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Who directed the documentary The Exiles?

Lola Amaria directed, co-wrote, and produced The Exiles.

When did The Exiles have its world premiere?

The Exiles had its world premiere on 27 November 2022 at the 17th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.

How many admissions did The Exiles receive during its theatrical run in Indonesia?

The Exiles garnered a total of 63,045 admissions during its theatrical run.

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