Mantra of Kahwa

In Sumatra’s Gayo highlands, coffee isn’t just a crop—it’s a living spell. This film reveals how an ancient mantra and an unbreakable bond with the earth transform a humble brew into a source of hope, tradition, and spiritual wisdom.

Special Screening 27 September, Tokyo

Mantra of Kahwa

2025

Special Screening 26 September, Tokyo

2025

House of Cula

An intimate portrait of Torajan coffee and its fading cultural heritage. The film invites us to reflect on the deeper meaning of coffee as memory, land, and a promise that must be preserved.

Special Screening 26 September, Tokyo

House of Cula

2025

Premiere 4 March 2020, Jakarta

2020

Legacy of Java

Amidst ecological challenges, this film traces the path of Javanese coffee and the idea of sustainability in practice within farming families. A dialogue between the modern world and ancient knowledge teaches us about the harmony of nature and cultural heritage.

2024, Indonesian Film Festival New York

Premiere 4 March 2020, Jakarta

Legacy of Java

2020

2024, Indonesian Film Festival New York

“9.1 out of 10”

IMDb

2014

Aroma of Heaven

Tracing the history of coffee beyond colonialism and consumerism. A deep reflection on the meaning and power behind every cup we enjoy.

2014, Official Selection – Luang Prabang International Film, Laos
2015, New York University Film Festival
2015, Official Film – World Coffee Film Festival Sata Anna, USA & Vancouver, Canada
2016, Coffee Expo Seoul

“9.1 out of 10”

IMDb

Premiere 3 June 2014, Jakarta

2014

Aroma of Heaven

Tracing the history of coffee through colonialism and consumerism, both chronologically and contextually, this film offers a new perspective, one in which a cup of coffee offers more than just flavor and messages of equality. It also serves as a platform for every coffee drinker to reflect on their sovereignty to choose a dignified coffee.

2014, Official Selection – Luang Prabang International Film, Laos
2014, Official Selection Festival Film Dokumenter (FFD)
2015, Official Film – World Coffee Film Festival Sata Anna, USA & Vancouver, Canada
2015, Official Selection Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF)

Premiere 3 June 2014, Jakarta

Aroma of Heaven

2014

2014, Official Selection – Luang Prabang International Film, Laos
2014, Official Selection Festival Film Dokumenter (FFD)
2015, Official Film – World Coffee Film Festival Sata Anna, USA & Vancouver, Canada
2015, Official Selection Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (PAAFF)