by Paweł Mizgalewicz
Is there a metal scene in Indonesia? As Adriyanto Dewo's “Galang” proves – yes, there is, for better and for worse. While the film is doing its rounds on the Indonesian festivals, and now found its way into Europe via Amsterdam's Cinemasia, it's not exactly a display of an auteur festival cinema that you might imagine. What we get seems mostly concerned with showcasing the social issue in an approachable manner. The way it looks at the scene from distance suggests that the movie might be targeted less at the metalheads and more at their concerned parents, sitting at home worried that their little pea has strayed onto a dark path. Why is there even an “issue” with metal music in the country? Well, aside from the whole controversy related to metal's extreme sound and satanic lyrics, which is probably relatable for any older Europeans, metal concerts...
Is there a metal scene in Indonesia? As Adriyanto Dewo's “Galang” proves – yes, there is, for better and for worse. While the film is doing its rounds on the Indonesian festivals, and now found its way into Europe via Amsterdam's Cinemasia, it's not exactly a display of an auteur festival cinema that you might imagine. What we get seems mostly concerned with showcasing the social issue in an approachable manner. The way it looks at the scene from distance suggests that the movie might be targeted less at the metalheads and more at their concerned parents, sitting at home worried that their little pea has strayed onto a dark path. Why is there even an “issue” with metal music in the country? Well, aside from the whole controversy related to metal's extreme sound and satanic lyrics, which is probably relatable for any older Europeans, metal concerts...
- 3/11/2023
- by Guest Writer
- AsianMoviePulse
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