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Suara Dar Banda

10 minutes | 2025 | Indonesia | Documentary | Indonesian

SYNOPSIS

Suara dar Banda is a documentary film tracing the legacy of Gong Sambilang, a traditional musical heritage preserved in three customary villages of Banda Naira. Behind its sounds lies a dark history of slavery, genocide, and cultural acculturation that shaped Banda’s identity. Through collective memory and preservation efforts, the film captures this sonic heritage’s continuity across generations.

SCHEDULE
Thu, 3 Dec 2026 | 18:50 | EMPIRE XXI | PREMIERE
CREDIT
Production CompanyBanda Neira Harmoni (BARANI)
ProducerIrmansyah Tuhepaly
DirectorRahmad Larae
ScriptwriterNurliawati Dide
CinematographerRahmad Larae
Production DesignerIrmansyah Tuhepaly
EditorRahmad Larae
Main CastSofian Djafar, Zainap Marasabessy, Bakri Kiat, Mochtar Thalib, Saleh Saad Minggu, Sahran Frangkemon, Achmad Rahim
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Contactrahmadlarae24@gmail.com
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Rahmad Larae

Rahmad Larae is a filmmaker and photographer from Banda Neira, Maluku. His work explores memory, time, culture, the environment, and community histories. He has worked on various visual projects across Maluku, several Indonesian cities, and the Netherlands. His work has been featured in exhibitions such as the Jakarta Biennale and published in National Geographic.

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