Movie

Sound Guardians

As Jakarta sinks and sea levels rise, Indonesia is moving its capital to Borneo, on the traditional land of the indigenous Balik people. Abidin, a Balik elder, is documenting his forest’s soundscape with the help of scientists to preserve ancestral knowledge – before it’s too late.

Director

Leah Varjacques

Screenplay

Leah Varjacques

Screenplay

Sam Price-Waldman

Status

Released

Release date

30/11/2025

Original language

Indonesian