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TERLENA—BREAKING OF A NATION
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MillaChe Productions was founded in 2003 and produced a groundbreaking documentary film ‘TERLENA—BREAKING OF A NATION’ in 2004. ‘TERLENA – BREAKING OF A NATION’ is a full length documentary (89 minutes) shot on beta and also available on DVD. It is ready for immediate release in Indonesia and in English-speaking countries; although some subtitles in Bahasa Indonesia will be needed (almost all interviews are already in Indonesian language, some, including those with former Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, are in English. Narration – very important part of the film – is also in English). Spanish subtitle is available now in BETA SP format. TERLENA was finished in May 2004 and had been selected and screened by prestigious New York International Independent Film Festival in November 2004. In 2004, TERLENA had also been screened during the Indonesian Week in Amsterdam, the Netherland, at Goethe Institute in Hanoi, Vietnam, in Berlin by Watch Indonesia, and also in Jakarta (underground screening). In 2005, TERLENA had been screened at Auckland University, New Zealand, in Hongkong at Hongkong University and City University of HK, at Cinemateca 18 at Montevideo, Uruguay during their Winter Festival, at Facultad Ciencias y Sociales at Montevideo, Uruguay, and at Universidad Arcis at Santiago, Chile. TERLENA was selected to participate in Barcelona Independent Film Festival (November 11-19, 2005) in Barcelona in its Synergy of the History category. TERLENA was also selected to participate in 19th Singapore International Film Festival in April 2006 in Singapore. In August 2006, TERLENA would also be screened in the 1st Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. TERLENA is the first full length documentary about the impact of 1965 entirely shot in Indonesia, using exclusively Indonesian testimonies, including those of former President Abdurrahman Wahid, one of the greatest living novelist and former prisoner of conscience Pramoedya Ananta Toer, leading historian Asvi Warman Adam, world famous archeologist and former prisoner of conscience Sutayasa, Djokopekik – painter based in Jogjakarta, Bondan Nusantara – ketoprak (traditional Javanese drama) actor and script-writer in Jogjakarta, Marco Kusumawijaya – leading Indonesian architect and urbanist, Ester Jusuf – human rights lawyer, Ilham Aidit – architect and son of the killed PKI leader, as well as many other important political and cultural figures. TERLENA is not just a “dry”, straight-forward documentary. It is full of music (traditional and modern); it moves from historic footage to the present-day slums and traffic jams, from the offices of political parties to Indonesian countryside, art galleries and theatre stages. It was shot on locations of Jakarta, Bandung, Depok, Yogyakarta and Bali. The main purpose of the film is to revisit the past of Indonesia, ask provocative questions and challenge the propaganda of Orde Baru. It also deals with the evidence of the US involvement in the events of 1965, as well as with the impact these events had on the present life of the nation. It hopes to provoke lively discussion in Indonesia and abroad and to positively influence the course of development of this country.
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To contact us: MillaChe Productions Jalan Madrasah Azziyadah 16, Tanah 80, Klender, Jakarta Timur
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@2006 MILLACHE PRODUCTIONS Email: webmaster@millache.org, millache@gmail.com and purchase.terlena@gmail.com Last updated: August 24, 2006 |
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The Makers
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ANDRE VLTCHEK—Producer & Writer Raised in Central Europe, he studied film in New York. Andre is an investigative journalist with in-depth knowledge and over 10 years work experience in Indonesia. He has covered all conflict zones in the country including Ambon, Papua, and East Timor before and after the independence. Andre is the author of fiction and non-fiction books, including his latest novel ‘Point of No Return’, his book of commentaries ‘Western Terror: From Potosi to Baghdad’, and co-author of ‘EXILE—Conversation with Pramoedya Ananta Toer’ and in Indonesian language ’Saya Terbakar Amarah Sendirian—Pramoedya Ananta Toer dalam perbincangan dengan Andre Vltchek & Rossie Indira’ . He is a co-founder of a progressive publishing house Mainstay Press (www.mainstaypress.org). He presently works in Southeast Asia and South Pacific. |
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LINDA PUROAHO—Photographer & Editor Born and raised in Finland, she studied arts and communication. Linda as worked as a director for the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE) since 1997. She does mainly Live Broadcasting as multiple camera director. She has also worked independently as director, photographer and editor. Previous short documentaries and reports produced from India, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam. She presently lives in Finland. |
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ROSSIE INDIRA—Translator & Production Manager Born and raised in Indonesia, she studied both architecture and business administration. Excellent Production Manager who communicates well with people and shares a passion for her country. She is a co-author of ‘EXILE—Conversation with Pramoedya Ananta Toer’, in Indonesian language ’Saya Terbakar Amarah Sendirian—Pramoedya Ananta Toer dalam perbincangan dengan Andre Vltchek & Rossie Indira’ and writes for publications in Indonesia. She presently lives in Indonesia. |
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How to Order
DVD of ‘TERLENA—BREAKING OF A NATION’ is available now! Please contact MillaChe’s Distribution to order the DVD, in PAL or NTSC system.
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Support MillaChe Productions
MillaChe Productions made ‘TERLENA—BREAKING OF A NATION’ with funding from their own pockets. MillaChe Productions need supports to be able to make other groundbreaking documentaries. Enquiries for donations can be made to: Support MillaChe! |
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TERLENA = to forget, to be off guard, or in oblivion
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