In Colonial Debris, Indonesian filmmakers explore why their country has so many land conflicts. As they film the protests of communities against palm oil companies and real estate developers taking their land, they find that the roots of these conflicts go back to Indonesia’s colonial past. When in the 19th century the Dutch colonial rulers claimed ownership over most of Indonesia’s land, they weakened the land rights of ordinary Indonesians. This heritage lingers, as in contemporary Indonesia the land ownership of ordinary Indonesians remains restricted. With the police siding with companies, the many demonstrations that communities organize seem to have little effect. Yet after long struggles some communities manage to recover their land, showing the viability of an alternative path to economic development.
Anthrocine: Colonial Debris 24 February 2025 18:30 - 22:00
Want to learn more about Indonesia and their land conflicts while watching a movie? Come to the film screening of Colonial Debris!
Programme
- 24 February 2025
- 18:30-22:00
- Free event
- Location: 3D room
- Audience: Everyone
- Language: English
- For questions, you can send an email to AnthroCine
About Anthrocine: Colonial Debris
Starting date
- 24 February 2025
Time
- 18:30 - 22:00
Location
- Debate centre 3D
Address
- De Boelelaan 1085
- 1081 HV Amsterdam
Organised by
- Department of Anthropology
Language
- English
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