Opera Jawa DVD – Artika Sari Devi , Eko Supriyanto

Inspired by the famous story The Abduction of Sita from the great classic of ancient Indian and South East-Asian literature The Ramayana Opera Jawa is a unique musical like no other in cinema. A passionate ecstatic musical tale of love lust and tragedy that has received international acclaim. Setio and his wife Siti run a pottery business in a small village where Ludiro a powerful and ruthless butcher controls all trading. When the couple’s business collapses Ludiro who is in love with Siti seizes his chance abducts and tries to seduce her. Inevitably conflict erupts between the two men a conflict that leads inexorably to tragedy violence and death Utilising the genius of Indonesia’s greatest artists director Garin Nugroho has created a tapestry of the finest talents in art music design and dance to create an incredible and entirely unique cinematic experience. An ecstatic surreal musical extravaganza unlike anything ever seen before.