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202477 minPGdocumentary

Colonialism Conflict

The Silent Path

202477 minPGdocumentary

Soebertono Mote reflects on his identity shaped by his adoptive father's diary, which reveals stories of love, armed conflict, and colonialism in the Netherlands.

Colonialism Conflict

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Soebertono Mote reflects on his identity shaped by his adoptive father's diary, which reveals stories of love, armed conflict, and colonialism in the Netherlands.

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Yonri Revoltdirector

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Soebertono Mote, also known as Father Bert Hagendoorn, reflects on his life in the Netherlands. After his adoptive father returned home, the film director discovered a diary filled with stories of love, armed conflict, and colonialism. These personal accounts reveal experiences that shaped Mote’s identity and the world around him. The documentary runs for 77 minutes and was released in 2024.

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