Indonesian Film Screening: Levitating (2026)
This screening is presented to you by Nuansa: Indonesian Film Pop-Up in collaboration with Manchester Central Library and Library Live.
Delve into the world of spirit-fuelled trance parties in the island nation of Indonesia with the screening of Levitating, a film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, which recently competed at the Sundance Film Festival.
There will be a virtual Q&A session with the film director at the end — you are encouraged to stay and fire your questions away!
About the Film
Latas Village is known for its traditional trance parties, a long-standing ritual and form of entertainment passed down through generations. When the sacred wellspring where the spirit-channelers seek spirits from is facing an impending demolition, Bayu becomes determined to become a spirit-channeler himself so he can lead a grand fundraising party to buy back the spring. But along the way, Bayu discovers that ambition alone is not enough to make him a true spirit-channeler, or to save the village he calls home. Image is courtesy of Rekata Studio.
About Nuansa: Indonesian Film Pop-Up
Nuansa aims to bring Indonesian stories to the screen for curious audiences in Manchester. Meaning nuance in English, Nuansa takes viewers by the hand and invites them to see what lies between the layers. Storytelling is a craft that transcends sound and image — it encourages seeing beyond the surface, discovering the nuances of a country with cultures folded into one another.Introducing audiences to stories from the other side of the world, the project hopes to illuminate the syncretic, often bewildering island nation that is Indonesia through the intimacy of cinema.
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Suitable for ages 18 and over
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