Indonesian multimedia artist and filmmaker Riar Rizaldi, known for his blend of documentary fiction and essay films, has recently completed his latest work, Monisme (2024). The film delves into themes of duality—human and non-human, nature and technology—while questioning their interconnectedness. Born from years of extensive research on Mount Merapi, one of Indonesia’s most significant volcanoes,…
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Writer/Director Jonathan Mostow to Bring Harrowing International Refugee Story to the Screen
On Octber 23, 2020 it was announced that director Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines) has signed on to write and direct the feature film based on the true story of American businessman Chris Catrambone, whose self-financed efforts resulted in the rescue of 40,000 refugees at sea. Since founding the Migrant Offshore Aid Station (MOAS), Catrambone’s organization has provided humanitarian…
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