Teak Leaves at the Temples
Synopsis
The documentary presents a free jazz collaboration by Western jazz artistes Guerino Mozzola, Heinz Geisser, and Norris Jones, along with the community of Lima Gunung, the Sono Seni Ensemble, and the art community of the Boko, Prambanan and Borobudur temples. The scenes in the film are mostly taken around these three ancient temples. Drawing reference to the "jazz" of everyday life, Nugroho juxtaposes the domestic life of the village communities with the free form musical structure. In essence, free jazz parallels the lives of these communities: They adjust to the natural forces which affect their surroundings and are flexible to improvise when the need arises. Teak Leaves at the Temple is a fascinating piece of tapestry weaving together the diverse cultural influences of Indonesia. Under the masterful direction of Nugroho, this film promises yet again to deliver a breathtakingly beautiful journey into the heart of Indonesia's cultural heritage.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garin Nugroho
- Original Title
- Teak Leaves at the Temples
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Trimax Enterprises Inc., SET Film Workshop
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garin Nugroho
Department Leadership Roster
Garin Nugroho
Director
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What is Teak Leaves at the Temples about?
The documentary presents a free jazz collaboration by Western jazz artistes Guerino Mozzola, Heinz Geisser, and Norris Jones, along with the community of Lima Gunung, the Sono Seni Ensemble, and the art community of the Boko, Prambanan and Borobudur temples. The scenes in the film are mostly taken around these three ancient temples. Drawing reference to the "jazz" of everyday life, Nugroho juxtaposes the domestic life of the village communities with the free form musical structure. In essence, free jazz parallels the lives of these communities: They adjust to the natural forces which affect their surroundings and are flexible to improvise when the need arises. Teak Leaves at the Temple is a fascinating piece of tapestry weaving together the diverse cultural influences of Indonesia. Under the masterful direction of Nugroho, this film promises yet again to deliver a breathtakingly beautiful journey into the heart of Indonesia's cultural heritage.
Who directed Teak Leaves at the Temples?
Teak Leaves at the Temples was directed by Garin Nugroho.
Who stars in Teak Leaves at the Temples?
The principal cast of Teak Leaves at the Temples includes Not specified.
When was Teak Leaves at the Temples released and how long is it?
Teak Leaves at the Temples was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.