Turut Berdukacita (D...
At a glance
Winner Wijaya (director/ screenwriter) | Christian Raditya, Antonius Willson (producers) | Indonesia | 2018
Suitable for
Length
10 mins 53 secs
Language Level
Turut Berdukacita features quickly spoken informal Indonesian, accessible to advanced learners. Language features include common informal words and phrases, the blending together of words and references that might not be immediately obvious. Available with and without subtitles.
Maria’s father has just passed away and she now she has to chat with grieving family and friends at the funeral. Maria remains composed as she is required to repeat the story about her father’s passing and displays patience when dealing with visitor’s unhelpful and frequently inappropriate comments. Those who constantly nibble snacks or display outbursts of emotion do not help. The film uses subtle humour to suggest that grieving guests or anyone dealing with those experiencing pain, should be more adept at showing empathy and compassion in delicate situations.
Characters
Maria: a young woman who deals with various mourning guests at her father’s funeral.
Mourners: Assorted family members and friends whose behaviours are less than appropriate.
Setting
Set amongst the floral banners at a funeral home in an Indonesian city.
Teaching Materials
Keywords
belangsungkawa, berduka cita, bersedih hati, empathy, etiquette, funerals, grief, grieving, kesedihan, lossReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Competition and Festival seeks to raise awareness and improve understanding between the peoples of both countries.