Film screening
Nokas
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Director: Manuel Alberto Maia, colour, 76 min., 2016
Through the ages, humans have always resorted to marriage. No crisis - not even a war - can stop people from getting married. Nokas doesn’t feel any different. The 27-year-old from East Nusa Tenggara is keen on marrying Ci, a pretty young woman who works on a chicken farm.
However, it is not that simple to marry in East Nusa Tenggara. Men are obliged to offer a significant dowry to the bride’s family. The sum of the dowry is often an immense burden for the groom-to-be. At times, this tradition has reduced the meaning of marriage into a mere business transaction.
Through an observational approach, this film follows Nokas’ struggle to get the dowry so he can finally be married to the love of his life.
Details
GoetheHaus Jakarta
Pusat Kebudayaan Jerman
Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15
Jakarta 10350
Indonesia
Language: Original languages with English subtitles
Price: Free Admission | Reservation Not Required
+62 21 23550208-147
dinyah.latuconsina@goethe.de
Part of series Arthouse Cinema 2017/2018
Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 9-15
Menteng, Jakarta Pusat