Sister Cities on Screen
Berlin - Jakarta Shorts
In MEMORI DIA a young adult named Azka traces back their childhood – a stage of life when they began learning about the world around them and themselves. While revisiting these long-forgotten memories, Azka discovers unresolved pains they never knew existed. This experience marks the beginning of a journey that unfolds profound self-acceptance.
In MY THERAPIST SAID, I AM FULL OF SADNESS a filmmaker ponders the question of being fully accepted and loved by combing through archival footage from their two families: their biological, devout Christian, Indonesian family, and their chosen queer kin in Berlin. The screening is followed by a discussion moderated by Canan Turan with the filmmakers, the activists Kamilia Manaf (Jakarta), Insan Larasati from Nusaqueer Diaspora (Berlin), and the audience.
Memori Dia by Asarela Orchidia Dewi. 2024 / Indonesia / 19 min / Indonesian with English subtitles
My Therapist Said, I Am Full Of Sadness by Monica Vanesa Tedja 2024 / Indonesia, Germany / 22min/ Indonesian with English subtitles Films curated by Insan Larasati