Stand van de Sterren

"One family, three generations, facing globalisation in Indonesia"

Sep 16 2011 N/A 1h 55m
Documentary, History

Through the eyes of grandmother Rumidjah, a poor old Christian woman living in the slums of Jakarta, we see the economical changing society of Indonesia and the influence of globalization reflected in the life of her juvenile granddaughter Tari and her sons Bakti and Dwi.

Plot

Position among the Stars, the final part of a trilogy, follows the award- winning documentaries Eye of the Day and Shape of the Moon (Joris Ivens Award IDFA 2004 - World Cinema Documentary Grand Jury Prize Sundance 2005). Through the eyes of grandmother Rumidjah, a poor old Christian woman living in the slums of Jakarta, we see the economical changing society of Indonesia and the influence of globalization reflected in the life of her juvenile granddaughter Tari and her sons Bakti and Dwi. Director and DOP Leonard Retel Helmrich follows this family in a unique way with his breathtaking Single Shot Cinema-technique. Without interviews and voice-overs, Leonard will bring you closer to Indonesia than you will ever get.

Written by

Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich, Leonard Retel Helmrich

Directed by

Leonard Retel Helmrich

Cast

N/A

Production Countries

Netherlands, Indonesia

Languages

Bahasa indonesia

Awards

7 wins & 12 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
319
Average Rating
8 out of 10
Metascore
84
Popularity
NA