Aniwayang Animation Technique Showcased in Daud Nugraha’s “Desa Timun”

By Amanda Tuccillo 

The short film Desa Timun (The Cucumber Village) by Daud Nugraha is a creative animation showcasing the power of family. Three mouse deer siblings live happily in Cucumber Village until a chicken flattens their brother’s ball. The sisters come to his aid to lift his spirits. 

The film uses the traditional art of shadow puppetry, “aniwayang” technique, and displays an incredible amount of effort and time invested in its production.

Overall, I would rate the film 4 out of 5 stars.

Amanda Tuccillo is a student at the University of Rhode Island studying Communications and Media Studies, as well as Public Relations with a focus in Social Media. She is a Communications Intern at CMRubinWorld with interests in writing, editing, and graphic design

Author: C. M. Rubin

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