Roots (2024)
Ninety-eight years after the painter Walter Spies visited the island of Bali for the first time, his spirit returns to the island. But with Spies came tourism and modernity to the island. The film tells a cinematically undiscovered story about Bali, its rise to become the Eldorado of global tourism and the desperate efforts of its people to preserve their cultural identity in the furore of globalisation.
Director: Michael Schindhelm
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: August 30, 2024
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Stefano Cravero, Anastasyia Shostak
Production: Lavapolis
Country: Switzerland
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Schindhelm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roots about?
- Ninety-eight years after the painter Walter Spies visited the island of Bali for the first time, his spirit returns to the island. But with Spies came tourism and modernity to the island. The film tells a cinematically undiscovered story about Bali, its rise to become the Eldorado of global tourism and the desperate efforts of its people to preserve their cultural identity in the furore of globalisation.
- Who directed Roots?
- Roots was directed by Michael Schindhelm.
- Who stars in Roots?
- Roots stars Walter Spies, Ni Nyoman Clara Lista Dewi, Putu Eka Guna, Dayu Ani Jirah, Dewa Ayu Eka Putri, Made Bayak.
- How long is Roots?
- Roots has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- Where was Roots produced?
- Roots was produced in Switzerland.