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202176 minGdocumentary

The Flame

202176 minGdocumentary

At 77, Iber Djamal has fought against deforestation in Borneo for decades, facing increasing challenges from agribusiness expansion.

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At 77, Iber Djamal has fought against deforestation in Borneo for decades, facing increasing challenges from agribusiness expansion.

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Arfan Sabran

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Arfan Sabran

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Iber Djamal, a 77-year-old activist, fights against deforestation in the forests of Borneo. For decades, he has opposed agribusinesses that threaten his village’s environment. Despite his commitment, he faces increasingly difficult challenges as industrial interests expand. Directed by Arfan Sabran, The Flame runs for 76 minutes and presents Djamal's struggle amid ongoing ecological destruction.

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