Dear Shadow, My Old Friend

Timoteus Anggawan Kusno / Netherlands, Indonesia / 2023 / International Premiere / 13 min.

synopsis

This film, at the intersection of visual art and documentary, reveals the shadowy past of the Dutch colonial empire through artfully edited archival footage. A dreamlike essay on the confectionery industry driven by the exploitation of Indonesian farmers, it also depicts the traditional rituals of the author's people and asks questions about modernity, the passage of time, the formation of memory and the nature of humanity.

“Through the intersection of visual art and cinema, I plunge into Indonesia's haunting colonial past, exploring its hidden depths and intricate layers.” — Timoteus Anggawan Kusno

biography

Indonesian filmmaker and visual artist Timoteus Anggawan Kusno (1989) studied cultural studies at Sanata Dharma University and political science at Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta. His work has been exhibited in museums around the world, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, MMCA in Seoul and MoCA in Taipei. His short films have been shown at the international festivals CPH:DOX, Rotterdam, etc.