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Reverberations of Kantata Takwa.

Authors :
van Heeren, Katinka
Source :
Asian Cinema; Fall/Winter2010, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p92-113, 22p, 1 Black and White Photograph
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The author discusses the composition and the interconnecting socio-political background of the film "Kantata Takwa" (Cantata of Devotion). He states that the said film highlights the influence and power of political Islam and the masses and deals with the regime of Indonesian President and dictator Muhammad Soeharto. He adds that the said film addresses the concerns of contemporary Indonesians by imbibing its spirit of personal devotion, creativity, and risk-taking.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1059440X
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Asian Cinema
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
57153616
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1386/ac.21.2.92_1