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Arisan!
Variant Title:The Gathering
Content:Feature Film
Available From:Cheng & Tsui Company
Amazon.com
Media Type:DVD
Release Date:2003
Audience:Higher Education
Running Time:129 minutes
Physical Description:1 videodisc (129 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language:Bahasa Indonesian with English subtitles
Author:Kalyanashira Film
Written by Afi Shamara and Nia Dinta
Produced by Afi Shamara, DIna Ponsen, and Sari Nirmolo
Directed by Nia Dinata
Resource Library Number:SEADVD 48
Subject:Anthropology and Sociology
Gender and Women's Studies
Subheading:Gender Roles
Identity
Men
Sexuality
Region:Southeast Asia
Country:Indonesia



Abstract:

A satirical comedy set in Jakarta about friendship, homosexuality, adultery and the shallowness of the nouveau riche. A handsome young architect lives in Jakarta with his mother. He is so deep in the closet that even he doesn't realize he is gay. Those around hSet around the traditional Arisan (gatherings) where women get together and gossip the afternoon away, this film is a wonderful look at Indonesian society and people's ability to accept each other no matter what the circumstances. Arisan caused quite a stir in Indonesia when it presented the first openly gay kiss between the two male leads. With Cut Mini Theo, Tora Sudiro, Aida Nurmala, Surya Saputra.




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