MANUAL FOR THE DISPLACED

 

is a multidisciplinary project by poet/musician Robin Block and visual storyteller Jeremy Flohr.

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Together, and in co-creation with artists of various backgrounds, we explore the question:

What does it take to truly feel at home?

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Taking inspiration from the shared history of the Netherlands and Indonesia, this project unravels

a more universal story: the theme of displacement and belonging resonates with many people who

have a colonial family history, a migration background or an upbringing between different cultures.

What's the impact of war, diaspora and personal stories of resilience? How can you develop a sense

of identity and belonging in between flags and countries?

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MANUAL FOR THE DISPLACED gives words, sounds, movement and images to these questions.

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The project consists of a poetry-music film and a podcast.

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Artists and professionals that we worked with for this film:

Suzanne Rastovac - film production

Melisa Diktas - choreography and dance performance (Jangan Lupa)

Ezme Hatharia - choreography and production (Jangan Lupa)

Milan Mes - audioproduction and mastering​ (My Blood)

Hedy - actor (Shock Waves)

Reza Sahetapy - actor (Shock Waves)

Dido Michielsen - voice actor (Shock Waves)

Sven Hamerpagt - music, audioproduction and mastering  (Jangan Lupa, Shock Waves, Tectonic Plates )

Alfian Emir Adytia - cello, music composition and performance (Jakarta)

Denis Angga Hermawan - camera and production (Jakarta)

Timoteus Anggawan Kusno - screenplay, (on-set) edit and direction (Tectonic Plates)

Jamaluddin Latif - actor and performer (Tectonic Plates)

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