Sat 29 March 2025

Q&A with the director Daan Veldhuizen and journalists from Jubi

After the last screening of The Promise, there wil be a Q&A with the film’s director Daan Veldhuizen and a group of journalists from Jubi.

Jubi is an independent media platform based in West Papua, committed to reporting on human rights, environmental issues, and the ongoing conflict under Indonesian rule. Founded in 2001, Jubi has become a crucial source of information in a region where press freedom is severely restricted. Their reporting, which sheds light on government repression and the struggle for West Papuan self-determination, has made them a frequent target of intimidation and cyberattacks. Despite these risks, Jubi continues to amplify local voices and provide independent, on-the-ground journalism.

Q&A is moderated by Maurice Seleky.

The event is presented in English.

The Promise

Daan Veldhuizen, 115 minutes
Grand Jury Documentary Justice Frame World premiere Subtitles EN
A forgotten struggle, a lost future. In the 1960s, it seemed that West Papua was on the path to independence. But international interests, geopolitical power struggles, and economic motives dictated otherwise. Using uniquely restored 35mm archival footage, The Promise brings this history back to life, revealing how an ...
Sat 29 Mar
20:00 - 22:30

Den Haag, Filmhuis Den Haag

Speakers

Maurice Seleky

moderator

Daan Veldhuizen

director