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
CREDIT
| Production Company | Banda Neira Harmoni (BARANI) |
| Producer | Irmansyah Tuhepaly |
| Director | Rahmad Larae |
| Scriptwriter | Nurliawati Dide |
| Cinematographer | Rahmad Larae |
| Production Designer | Irmansyah Tuhepaly |
| Editor | Rahmad Larae |
| Main Cast | Sofian Djafar, Zainap Marasabessy, Bakri Kiat, Mochtar Thalib, Saleh Saad Minggu, Sahran Frangkemon, Achmad Rahim |
| Director’s Filmography | - |
| Notable Achievement | - |
| Contact | rahmadlarae24@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.
