Embassy of Austria

3524 International Ct NW, Washington, DC 20008

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Austria & Indonesia​

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Please note: Registration may vary for each EAS event depending on the host. You may receive an email confirmation, reminder, or both, so please check your email for details. Many featured films are unrated, and may contain mature content. Most events are followed (sometimes preceded) by a guided discussion to compare and contrast the films and theme. All films are subtitled in English, unless otherwise noted.

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Program

 

Die gemeinen Kleinigkeiten (Nasty Little Things)

Filmmaker/Director: Florian Moses Bayer (writer and director)

Austria, 2026, 20 min.

In the world of sink attachments and Weight Watchers meetings, Josef Hermann feels weighed down by his own weight. An encounter with rapper Monobrother and a shared goal with his best friend ultimately help Josef stand up for himself.

 

Lebenslang (Lifelong)

Filmmaker/Director: Krystian Kuzanski & Daniel Langbein (writer)

Austria, 2026, 12 min.

Actor Daniel Langbein embodies his grandfather Hermann, an Auschwitz survivor. In this cinematic encounter, past and present overlap.

 

Daly City

Filmmaker/Director: Nick Hartanto

Indonesia, 2024, 16 min.

An Indonesian boy and his mother bring Chinese takeout to a church potluck and feel compelled to pretend it is a traditional family dish. The boy’s quiet observations lead him to question his parents’ behavior as they strive to find a sense of belonging in a new country.

 

Kepaten Obor (The Lineage)

Filmmaker/Director: Lukman Hakim

Indonesia, 2024, 13 min.

Betari arrives in Cemoro Lawang with mixed emotions after learning that her biological mother is still alive. Carrying the final letter from her late father, she becomes unexpectedly caught in the sacred Kasodo ritual and must confront her estranged mother and resolve their unfinished past before she can leave.

 

Discussants/Speakers:

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• Indonesian director Nick Hartanto (Daly City)

• EAS partner organization representatives