Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 18 -- Indonesian filmmaker Garin Nugroho has shared his belief that the history of cinema is, at its core, a history of witnessing human struggle.
The acclaimed auteur of Southeast Asian and world cinema highlighted the vital role of silence in capturing the essence of human experience.
"Much of human communication exists beyond words. Silence, restraint, and absence often speak more truthfully than dialogue when confronting historical trauma," Nugroho said, emphasizing the subtle power of cinematic storytelling.
Known for his focus on marginalized communities, Nugroho's films aim not to romanticize suffering but to restore a sense of shared humanity.
"Cinema's power lies less in confrontation than in witnessing...