Tag Archives: human rights
Aming’s X Appeal
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2010/07/24/aming%E2%80%99s-x-appeal.html The superhero tradition gets a radical makeover in a new movie, with its filmmakers squaring off against homophobia and conservatism in Indonesia today. Sara Veal Under a bright spotlight, a white-haired, black cat-suited superhero strikes a fierce pose, her … Continue reading
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Jeff Daniels: Life lessons on screen
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/22/jeff-daniels-life-lessons-screen.html Sara Veal “The moment I knew I wanted to make films for the rest of my life, was when I learned how to edit on a computer… …And I put what was in my head on the screen. The … Continue reading
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Petr Lom: Finding his place in the world
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/12/petr-lom-finding-his-place-world.html Sara Veal Six years ago, if you had told Petr Lom that he’d be presenting a documentary at the Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest), he wouldn’t have believed you. “Are you kidding? I had no idea what you could … Continue reading
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Mu Sochua: One of Cambodia’s precious gems
http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/06/02/mu-sochua-one-cambodia039s-precious-gems.html Sara Veal When Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen publicly insulted an unspecified female politician recently, he got more than he bargained for: His implied target turned around and sued him. The prime minister’s insult might be considered typical in … Continue reading
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