YOUTH PLEDGE
SUMPAH PEMUDA
Synopsis
SUMPAH PEMUDA (YOUTH PLEDGE) is an experimental documentary exploring self and state-crafted conceptions of Indonesian national identity of young Indonesians in the U.S.. Composed of scans of personal identification documents and participants’ objects of ‘Indonesian-ness’, recitations of the Youth Pledge, digital video of the Indonesian consulate in New York, and 16mm footage of self-identified Indonesians dressed and posed for a U.S. visa-compliant photo, the film is an exploration of what it means to be ‘Indonesian’ beyond national borders, whether here by choice, necessity or otherwise. SUMPAH PEMUDA is a reflection on migration and displacement in an age of rising authoritarianism and fascism.
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BINISAYA World 2025
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aisha Servia
- Original Title
- SUMPAH PEMUDA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Indonesian
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aisha Servia
Aisha Servia
Aisha Servia, Nazli Saatcioglu
Department Leadership Roster
Aisha Servia
Director
Aisha Servia
Editor
Aisha Servia
Producer
Nazli Saatcioglu
Producer
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What is YOUTH PLEDGE about?
SUMPAH PEMUDA (YOUTH PLEDGE) is an experimental documentary exploring self and state-crafted conceptions of Indonesian national identity of young Indonesians in the U.S.. Composed of scans of personal identification documents and participants’ objects of ‘Indonesian-ness’, recitations of the Youth Pledge, digital video of the Indonesian consulate in New York, and 16mm footage of self-identified Indonesians dressed and posed for a U.S. visa-compliant photo, the film is an exploration of what it means to be ‘Indonesian’ beyond national borders, whether here by choice, necessity or otherwise. SUMPAH PEMUDA is a reflection on migration and displacement in an age of rising authoritarianism and fascism.
Who directed YOUTH PLEDGE?
YOUTH PLEDGE was directed by Aisha Servia.
Who stars in YOUTH PLEDGE?
The principal cast of YOUTH PLEDGE includes Aisha Servia, Afi Alexandra, Dirmawan Luawo, Serafina Ariel, Alex Twomey.
When was YOUTH PLEDGE released and how long is it?
YOUTH PLEDGE was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 5m.