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Teak Leaves at the Temples

2008·Movie
1h 10min

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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle5
  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

Kept in the background

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8

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About

The documentary presents a free jazz collaboration by Western jazz artistes Guerino Mozzola, Heinz Geisser, and Norris Jones, along with the community of Lima Gunung, the Sono Seni Ensemble, and the art community of the Boko, Prambanan and Borobudur temples. The scenes in the film are mostly taken around these three ancient temples. Drawing reference to the "jazz" of everyday life, Nugroho juxtaposes the domestic life of the village communities with the free form musical structure. In essence, free jazz parallels the lives of these communities: They adjust to the natural forces which affect their surroundings and are flexible to improvise when the need arises. Teak Leaves at the Temple is a fascinating piece of tapestry weaving together the diverse cultural influences of Indonesia. Under the masterful direction of Nugroho, this film promises yet again to deliver a breathtakingly beautiful journey into the heart of Indonesia's cultural heritage.
Indonesian CultureFree Jazz CollaborationDocumentary FilmAncient TemplesCultural HeritageMusical ExplorationCommunity LifeArtistic ExpressionSpiritual Connection

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Is Teak Leaves at the Temples worth watching?

77
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Teak Leaves at the Temples?

1 h 10 min

Teak Leaves at the Temples runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Teak Leaves at the Temples in?

IndonesianEnglish

It was made in Indonesian, with some English. Produced in Indonesia.