Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) (2023)

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Groh Goh re-imagines performance lineages surrounding the mythological figure of Rangda: Bali’s queen of the graveyard and patroness of black magic. The story of Rangda, and her alter incarnation, the legendary witch widow Calonarang, occupies a central role within Bali’s spirit cosmology and frames a narrative around an undesirable woman as a dangerous and deviant social disrupter. Alongside her feared otherness, Rangda is also conceived as a balancing force for spiritual order, and a powerful matriarchal protector. The film centres upon a matrilineal building and passing of knowledge around Rangda, channelling her presence through different bodies, performance genres and landscapes.

Director: Leyla Stevens
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Country: Australia, Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) about?
Groh Goh re-imagines performance lineages surrounding the mythological figure of Rangda: Bali’s queen of the graveyard and patroness of black magic. The story of Rangda, and her alter incarnation, the legendary witch widow Calonarang, occupies a central role within Bali’s spirit cosmology and frames a narrative around an undesirable woman as a dangerous and deviant social disrupter. Alongside her feared otherness, Rangda is also conceived as a balancing force for spiritual order, and a powerful matriarchal protector. The film centres upon a matrilineal building and passing of knowledge around Rangda, channelling her presence through different bodies, performance genres and landscapes.
Who directed Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda)?
Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) was directed by Leyla Stevens.
Who stars in Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda)?
Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) stars Karina Utomo, Ni Ketut Putri Minangsari, Ida Ayu Wayan Prihandari, Ni Kadek Thaly Titi Kasih, Ni Kadek Dwipayani, Ni Komang Trisnadevi.
How long is Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda)?
Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda)?
Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) is a Documentary film.
Where was Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) produced?
Groh Goh (Rehearsal for Rangda) was produced in Australia, Indonesia.