Promote Indonesian Tourism, Une Barque Sur L'Ocean Film Launched In France

Screening of the film Une Barque Sur L'Ocean at the Indonesian Embassy in France (Photo: Kemenparekraf)

JAKARTA - The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in France launched the film Une Barque Sur L'Ocean. This is done as an effort to promote tourist destinations and Indonesian culture in France.

Launching the official Kemenparekraf website, Sunday, July 26, the launch of the film was also a realization of the Indonesian-French cooperation in the world of film. The screening of this premiere was held on Saturday at Cinema Le Balzac, Paris.

The Ambassador of Paris, Arrmanatha C. Nasir said that the cooperation between Indonesia and France in the world of cinema has been going on for a long time and runs very well every year.

"Films are a means of promoting tourist destinations as well as Indonesia's natural and cultural potential. Tourist destinations with Indonesia's natural and cultural wealth are very attractive to be used as a backdrop for filming, "said Arrmanatha.

Arrmanatha also appreciated the performance of the film director and crew. He hopes this will be a good step to increase film production with a background in Indonesian tourist destinations, especially its natural and cultural wealth.

This event is a collaboration between the Indonesian Embassy and the Visit Indonesia Tourism Officer (VITO) France to support the launching of a film with a Balinese background and culture by Arnold de Parscau, Une Barque Sur L'Océan.

Attache for Education and Culture (Atdikbud) Paris, Prof. Warsito, said this activity is in line with the increased cooperation in the education sector that has been established with several vocational education institutions and French universities in the tourism sector.

Meanwhile, Visit Indonesia Tourism Officer (VITO) France, Eka Moncarre added that the education cooperation in tourism is also one of the priorities in the program to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the bilateral relations between Indonesia and France.

"This activity is also a medium for promoting culture and tourist destinations in Indonesia, considering that the second largest number of European tourists to Indonesia come from France," said Eka.

This film is a fusion of two very different cultures, expressed through the love story between Eka, a 25-year-old Balinese youth who lives in a small village in northern Bali and Margaux, a French student majoring in piano music.

His love story brings Eka to the world of music that he wants to conquer and makes him hope for a new life away from poverty and his harsh environment. Eka's ups and downs to success is a journey that is both confusing and tragic.

The screening of the film was attended by around 250 people consisting of actors, directors, invited guests of the Indonesian Embassy in Paris, and the audience. Even though the building capacity is up to 400 people, the number of spectators is limited according to the prevailing health protocol during the adaptation period for new habits.