Layu Sebelum Berkembang - ‘Die before blossom’

Key information

Date
Time
7:00 PM to 8:40 PM
Venue
Russell Square: College Buildings
Room
Khalili Lecture Theatre

About this event

Synopsis

An observational documentary about the end of childhood, describing how young Muslim girls grow up in Indonesia’s middle class of today.

The film portrays two families during a decisive period of their daughters’ school careers in Yogyakarta. Their stories are set against the backdrop of an in Indonesian public education system under increasing pressure from Islamic politics parties. The once secular institution is now more geared towards shaping millions of submissive youth by including an increasing amount of religious activities into school life.

Details

Director: Ariani Djalal
Initial release: 2014
Running time: 89 minutes
Country: Indonesia

Admission

Free and open to the public, no booking required.

Organiser: Centres & Programmes Office

Contact email: centres@soas.ac.uk

Contact Tel: +44 (0)20 7898 4893