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The Indonesian word “Lumbung” directly translates into “rice barn”. But its meaning is more than that
The lumbung is a communal building where farmers would store all of their surplus food for later distribution. The contemporary art collective, ruangrupa, use this as a repository for films by their featured artists in “DOCUMENTA 15”. While these films were screened in Kassel, Germany, during their 100 days of DOCUMENTA 15, the lumbung serves as a way to connect the films to other artists and viewers even after the event.
Step into the shoes of directors Richard Bell, Christian Nyampeta, and Kiri Dalena with these short films.
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Broken English by Richard Bell
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Broken English by Richard Bell
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A short mockumentary that uses the backdrop of a chess game, a gallery opening, and a reenactment of Captain Cook’s landing on the shores of Australia, Broken English asks the question: “What does Aboriginal empowerment mean?”
When interviewing Australians on whether or not Australia was settled peacefully, most would say yes, while the aboriginals would state otherwise. That contrast perfectly highlights the divide between the two communities and reveals a systemic problem.
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A Flower Garden of All Kinds of Loveliness Without Sorrow by Christian Nyampeta
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A Flower Garden of All Kinds of Loveliness Without Sorrow by Christian Nyampeta
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Set in Huye, Rwanda, A Flower Garden of All Kinds of Loveliness Without Sorrow tells the story of multiple artists with different mediums and their experiences with cultural injustice. From gender inequality to sexual harassment, viewers get a glimpse into how the arts are treated in Rwanda.
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Requiem for M by Kiri Dalena
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Requiem for M by Kiri Dalena
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A seven-minute documentary on the aftermath of the Maguindanao massacre, Requiem for M tells the story of the families of the slain. It opens with a woman cursing the people responsible and screaming for the killings to stop. Using eerie shots of funerals, burials, and grieving people in reverse, one can discern the longing to turn back time to when things were better.
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Gabriel found his passion for writing through poetry in high school. He sharpened his skills at Ateneo de Manila University and hopes to write a play worthy of Broadway one day. A self-proclaimed geek, he loves to spend his free time playing video games and board games. When he's not clicking heads on Valorant or roleplaying as a barbarian in Dungeons and Dragons, you can find him exploring art galleries or watching stage plays.
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A creative writer who writes about anything and everything, Gabriel loves to dive deep into the arts and culture scene—as well as going on long road trips for travel pieces.
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