Batik, Beats & Bumbu
2026 84 min

Batik, Beats & Bumbu

Director Claire Pijman

In Batik, Beats & Bumbu, director Claire Pijman explores how a new generation of artists redefines their Indonesian roots. We follow fashion designers translating traditional batik into contemporary style, a DJ reviving forgotten Indonesian pop classics, and a culinary artist pushing the boundaries of traditional cuisine. Alongside the band Nusantara Beat, which bridges cultures and generations, the film offers a vibrant portrait of identity, creativity, and the search for a shared heritage in modern-day Indonesia.

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Currently playing in the Netherlands in: Amsterdam, Den Haag, Voorschoten, Woerden. View all showtimes at cinemas like AnnexCinema, De Balie, Eye, Filmhuis Den Haag, Filmtheater Voorschoten, Rialto De Pijp.