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201818 minPGdoc-short

The Soul Within

201818 minPGdoc-short

Eighteen minutes capture the efforts of individuals in Brunei working to preserve popular cultures that face challenges and lack encouragement.

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Eighteen minutes capture the efforts of individuals in Brunei working to preserve popular cultures that face challenges and lack encouragement.

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Drablo Maxdirector

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Brunei's vibrant culture faces challenges in preservation. The Soul Within, a documentary from 2018 lasting 18 minutes, captures efforts to maintain traditional practices. It focuses on individuals committed to safeguarding their cultural heritage amid modern pressures. The film presents the struggles these custodians encounter as they strive to keep their customs alive in a rapidly changing environment.

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