Mukhtar’s Story
At a glance
Tim Barretto (director) | Ben Mortley (producer/ writer) | Melanie Filler (producer/ writer) | Australia, Indonesia | 2016
Suitable for
Length
3 mins 22 secs
Language Level
Mukhtar is the only person speaking in this documentary. He uses clear and mostly standard Indonesian [unscripted] with some words and phrasing spoken at a slightly fast pace. There are no regional influences.
Themes
Environment / Survival / Tsunami / Water
Mukhtar is a farmer living on the coast of Aceh, Sumatra. He talks about what happened to him on that day he was caught in the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
Caution
At the end of the film, Mukhtar recounts seeing someone lose their life in the flood waters. It is not a graphic account but could be upsetting for students who have experienced natural disasters.
Teaching Materials
Keywords
Aceh, air, bencana alam, gelombang, laut, menyelamatkan diri, musibah, natural disaster, ocean, perasaanReelOzInd! Australia Indonesia Short Film Competition and Festival seeks to raise awareness and improve understanding between the peoples of both countries.