Mama'ku: A Journey from Jakarta to the Moluccas with Q&A

Experience 'Mama’ku: From Jakarta to the Moluccas,' a powerful combination of the films Mama’ku and Sudah. On June 6, directors Sven Peetoom and Aldo Agaatsz will be present at Natlab for a Q&A session! **MAMA’KU** - Follow dancer Cheroney Pelupessy and her silent mother as they navigate the complexities of her mother’s suppressed past marked by migration, domestic violence, and intergenerational trauma during their journey in Indonesia. This documentary is by Sven Peetoom, known for his previous works tackling the colonial past of the Netherlands in Indonesia. **SUDAH** - Meet Senna, a woman from Manado, as she embarks on her first journey to Indonesia, seeking to connect with her mother Annie and other family members in search of her family history. **MEET THE FILMMAKERS** Sven Peetoom, a filmmaker and founder of There Will Be Film, explores the overshadowed colonial past of Indonesia through his films, influencing new generations. His work has garnered significant accolades, including his first film 'Indisch Zwijgen' (2022), which sparked a movement. **CHERONEY PELUPESSY** A choreographer and dancer with Indonesian and Moluccan roots, Cheroney merges modern dance with traditional movements, exploring how historical narratives resonate within our bodies. Her first major production, KETURUNAN (2022), reflects her own family’s history and the shared heritage of Indonesian and Moluccan communities in the Netherlands.