Synopsis

Nanda Maryani, the only woman in the world's most toxic spot in the Ijen sulfur mine miner. At an altitude of 2800 meters, she climbs the sulfur mine at Kawah ljen on foot for 4 hours, carrying the sulfur rocks on her shoulders. Nanda has to work in the mine to pay for the treatment of her husband, who has fallen ill after years of working in the mine. There are no better paying jobs for women of Nanda's age in the region. Despite the danger to her life, Nanda risks working in the mine for her family. The difficult story of Nanda's first journey to Kawah Ijen, the mountain of death.

Boden International Film Festival - Best Documentary Film Award
International TRT Documentary Awards - Best Documentary Film
Brussels Capital Film Festival - Best Director Award
Korea International Short Film Festival - Official Selection
Mannheim Arts and Film Festival - Official Selection
Malatya International Film Festival - Finalist
Trebinje Film Festival - Special Screening

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Details

Original Title

BiZiM iÇiN

Duration

36 min

Genre

Documentary

Producer

Zeki Subasi

Screener

Sacrifice