Film Activism in Contemporary Indonesia
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- ISBN 9789048568086
- Weight: 590g
- Dimensions: 156 x 234mm
- Publication Date: 11 Mar 2026
- Publisher: Pallas Publications
- Publication City/Country: NL
- Product Form: Hardback
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This edited volume seeks to evaluate the complex tensions between democratic renewal and regression by focusing on the activist efforts by Indonesian filmmakers to maintain and open spaces for creative experimentation, critical reflection, and social diversity.
After the fall of the authoritarian New Order regime (1967–98), Indonesia embarked on a journey of renewed freedom, known as Reformasi. However, in recent years, democracy and civic freedoms have been in decline.
To critically examine the possibilities, contradictions, and impact of a broad variety of film activism, this volume engages with local debates about gender and sexual inequity, state violence, and environmental destruction. The contributing authors include film scholars and critics, as well as film practitioners, directors, educators, and festival makers. This volume covers commercial feature films and producers, as well as short films, documentaries, web series, and video art, along with the collaborative practices of independent film communities and festival organizers.
Edwin Jurriëns is the Deputy Associate Dean International‑Indonesia and Associate Professor in Indonesian Studies at the Asia Institute, Faculty of Arts, The University of Melbourne. His most recent book is The Art of Environmental Activism in Indonesia: Shifting Horizons (Routledge, 2023).
Jemma Purdey is an Adjunct Fellow at the Australia‑Indonesia Centre, Monash University. She writes on Indonesian politics and contemporary history. She is the editor of Inside Indonesia magazine, co‑host of Talking Indonesia podcast and the director of ReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Festival.
Novi Kurnia is Associate Professor at Universitas Gadjah Mada and a researcher on gender, media, and digital literacy, particularly gender and social inclusion in Indonesian cinema. She co‑founded KAFEIN (an association of Indonesian cinema scholars) and contributes to film festivals.
