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Tutu Teno : The Song for The Bees

14 minutes | 2025 | Indonesia | Documentary | Uab Meto, Indonesian

SYNOPSIS

In the hills of rural Timor Island, a traditional leader watches the bees he once trusted disappear. As their hum fades, so does the honey that sustain his community. Seasons shift, flowers bloom out of rhythm, and he holds onto songs, ceremonies, and stories that honor the bees. Protecting his people’s way of life becomes a struggle to keep nature and tradition alive in a world that is rapidly changing.

SCHEDULE
Fri, 4 Dec 2026 | 18:55 | EMPIRE XXI | STUDIO 5
CREDIT
Production CompanyIndependent Production
ProducerMariana YH Opat
DirectorJames Natbais
ScriptwriterJames Natbais
CinematographerJames Natbais
Production DesignerBonifasius
EditorJames Natbais
Main CastMr. Abia Nisipeni & Family, Oksen Baitanu
Director’s Filmography-
Notable Achievement-
Contactyunitahendriyani@gmail.com
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

James Natbais

James Natbais became interested in film after joining a local film community in Kupang, Indonesia, in 2019. He edited several short fiction and documentary films. In 2023, he had the opportunity to study documentary directing at the Indonesia Documentary Lab (Idoclab), organized by Forum Film Dokumenter (FFD) Jogja.

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