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201912 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

The Puppets Exploded

201912 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two suicide bombings in Bali and Jakarta in 2006 and 2009 deeply impact a Golek puppet maker from Sundanese as he confronts trauma through his craft.

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Two suicide bombings in Bali and Jakarta in 2006 and 2009 deeply impact a Golek puppet maker from Sundanese as he confronts trauma through his craft.

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Bihar Jafarian

Bihar Jafariandirector

Re Fakhri

Dani Akbaren

Dani Akbarencast

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A Golek puppet maker in Sundanese reflects on the aftermath of suicide bombings in Bali and Jakarta in 2006 and 2009. He faces trauma and loss while continuing his craft. The documentary presents his personal narratives and the cultural significance of traditional puppetry in Indonesia. Through puppet-making, he seeks healing and remembrance in a society affected by violence. Directed by Bihar Jafarian, "The Puppets Exploded" runs for 12 minutes.

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