The Spirit of Asia – The World of Shadows (Jan 13, 1980) | Documentary movie by David Attenborough

Join us for a rare cinematic journey into Indonesia’s sacred landscapes — a world where ancestral spirits, nature, and human devotion are woven into one living tapestry.
The World of Shadows is the first episode of the long-lost 1980 documentary series The Spirit of Asia by the legendary David Attenborough. For decades, this film was thought to have disappeared, surviving only through fragments. Now, it resurfaces to offer a window into a time and tradition seldom seen on screen.
Travel deep into remote Indonesian islands where ancient communities honor their ancestors with sacred rituals, towering megaliths, and ceremonies that bridge the seen and unseen. This is a story not just of heritage, but of the timeless relationship between humans and the spiritual world.
This special screening is an invitation to remember — and to witness the beauty of living traditions that still whisper their wisdom today.