Two Indonesian women, Kaminah and Kusdalini, met as political prisoners during the mass killings of 1965-66 and later built a life together in Surakarta.
Synopsis
Two Indonesian women, Kaminah and Kusdalini, met as political prisoners during the mass killings of 1965-66 and later built a life together in Surakarta.
Synopsis
Kaminah and Kusdalini met in a prison in Indonesia during the political turmoil of 1965. Both were imprisoned for their involvement in a youth choir. After their release, they settled in Surakarta, Central Java, where they faced rejection from their communities. Now in their 70s, they rely on the kindness of neighbors and sell crackers to make ends meet. The film captures their life together, reflecting on their bond and the challenges of aging in a society that once shunned them.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Kaminah and Kusdalini, survivors of Indonesia's dark past.
- See the impact of political stigma on personal lives.
- Find out about the 1965–66 Indonesian mass killings.
Did You Know
- The film had its world premiere on September 18, 2020.
- You and I won the Best Documentary Feature at the 2020 Indonesian Film Festival.
- The documentary is based on the photo book Pemenang Kehidupan released in 2015.
- Kaminah and Kusdalini met while imprisoned as political prisoners.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the documentary You and I?
You and I was directed by Fanny Chotimah.
What award did You and I win at the 2020 Indonesian Film Festival?
You and I won the Best Documentary Feature at the 2020 Indonesian Film Festival.
When did You and I have its world premiere?
You and I had its world premiere on 18 September 2020 at the 12th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival.
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