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Memories of My Body

Memories of My Body

Juno was just a child when his father abandoned him from their village in Central Java. Abandoned and alone, he joins a Lengger dance centre where men shape their feminine appearance and movement. The sensuality and sexuality that came from the dance, mixed with the violent sociopolitical Indonesian environment, forces Juno to move from village to village.

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Oscars: Indonesia Selects ‘Memories of My Body’ for International Feature Film Category

Oscars: Indonesia Selects ‘Memories of My Body’ for International Feature Film Category

Garin Nugroho’s controversial Venice-winner was inspired by the life of famed Indonesian dancer and actor Rianto, who plays the central character as an adult and also narrates the film.