Batik, Beats & Bumbu
A film about third-generation artists with Indonesian roots who embrace their cultural heritage in their work. Director Claire Pijman portrays Nusantara Beat, the popular band that sings in Bahasa Indonesia and Sundanese. Vanja van der Leeden, a culinary artist who looks beyond the ‘rijsttafel’. Myrthe Groot & Romee Mulder of fashion atelier Guave, who design clothing made from batik. And Sekan, DJ / photographer / founder of record label Jiwa2, who is putting Indonesian pop music from the ’70s and ’80s back on the map. All artists collaborate with artists from Indonesia, allowing the viewer to also be taken into present-day Indonesia.
Batik, Beats & Bumbu is a 2026 documentary that follows four third-generation Dutch-Indonesian artists as they celebrate their cultural heritage through music, food, and fashion. Directed by Claire Pijman, the film features the band Nusantara Beat, culinary innovator Vanja van der Leeden, fashion designers Myrthe Groot and Romee Mulder, and DJ Sekan, all collaborating with artists based in Indonesia. The documentary offers an intimate look at how these creatives bridge their Dutch and Indonesian identities while reviving and reimagining traditional arts.
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When was Batik, Beats & Bumbu released?
The film was released on June 18, 2026.
Who directed Batik, Beats & Bumbu?
The documentary was directed by Claire Pijman.
What artists are featured in the film?
The film focuses on Nusantara Beat (a band singing in Bahasa Indonesia and Sundanese), culinary artist Vanja van der Leeden, fashion designers Myrthe Groot and Romee Mulder of atelier Guave, and Sekan, a DJ and founder of record label Jiwa2.
Does the film include artists from Indonesia?
Yes, all featured artists collaborate with creators based in Indonesia, and the documentary takes viewers into present-day Indonesia to show these partnerships.
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