Discover everyday life in a tiny little Balinese village, far off the beaten track:
(right-click the youtube button at the bottom right of the screen to select the subtitle language) Welcome to Bendul! Attend a few of the numerous ceremonies, discover the gamelan, traditional dancing lessons and "performances", children playing in the street ... Visit families in their homes, accompany people working in the rice fields, watch children and teachers at school. Let yourself be charmed by these warm, happy people, be contaminated by their kindness and carelessness.
There are many films about Bali already, but in most of them you can notice a certain distance between the filmmaker and his subject. In my film you can discover what remains hidden to most Bali visitors: daily life of ordinary people in their village, with their joys and sorrows.
Since a couple of years I live in that village with a relatively poor family, sharing their daily life with them and the other villagers. That makes it possible to observe and film that life from very close-by.
They consider me as a family member, tell me about their ups and downs. They’ve grown so used to me with my camera, that they don’t pay any attention to me anymore when I film, and just continue whatever they’re doing. The result is a huge amount of footage, completely natural, without staging, of their daily lives. Now I want to share a part of this wealth with you.
For there novation of their big temple, the villagers borrowed money from the local bank. The profit of this film will contribute to pay back this credit.
You will benefit from this film when at home, comfortably seated in front of your screen, you discover this village and go on a virtual journey.
lundi 18 novembre 2013
My film project:
BALI - another way!
Discover everyday
life in a tiny little Balinese village, far off the beaten track:
(right-click the youtube button at the bottom right of the screen to select the subtitle language) Welcome to Bendul! Attend a few of the numerous
ceremonies, discover the gamelan, traditional dancing lessons and
"performances", children playing in the street ... Visit families in
their homes, accompany people working in the rice fields, watch children and
teachers at school. Let yourself be charmed by these warm, happy people, be
contaminated by their kindness and carelessness.
Why do I make this film?
There are many films about Bali already, but in
most of them you can notice a certain distance between the filmmaker and his
subject. In my film you can discover what remains hidden to most Bali
visitors: daily life of ordinary people in their village, with their joys and
sorrows.
Since a couple of years I live in that village with
a relatively poor family, sharing their daily life with them and the other
villagers. That makes it possible to observe and film that life from very close-by.
They consider me as a family member, tell me about
their ups and downs. They’ve grown so used to me with my camera, that they don’t pay
any attention to me anymore when I film, and just continue whatever they’re doing. The result is a huge amount of footage, completely natural, without staging, of their daily lives. Now I want to
share a part of this wealth with you.
Who benefits from your contribution and the film?
For there novation of their big temple, the villagers borrowed
money from the local bank. The profit of this film will contribute to pay back
this credit.
You will benefit from this film when at home,
comfortably seated in front of your screen, you discover this village and go
on a virtual journey.
When can you see the movie?
I'm going back to this village in December 2013 to
continue filming and finish editing. When I come back to Europe, end of May
2014, I can send you the movie. Private screenings will be possible from June
2014 on (I have a beamer).
Meanwhile you can watch my film "We really love Bali" and 62 of my other Bali-videos already on youtube.
Why do I ask you for a contribution?
So far I have financed this project with the benefit
of my street music - summer tours. Due to unforeseen circumstances in springtime I
could only start this year’s tour in August, six weeks later than normal. That’s
why I couldn’t manage to earn enough money to carry out this project under
reasonable conditions. I hope to make this movie as planned thanks to your
support. Do you participate?
What you get from me in return?
Below is a list of rewards that are only a few
proposals. If you want to support this project, but receive another reward than
described there, do not hesitate to let me know what you want! The amounts
listed are only suggestions as well, you can decide how much you may want to
contribute. Everything is welcome.
If you have chosen any of my CDs or DVDs as a (part of your) reward,
so far have released the following:
• 8) 2012 Live à Nyon (DVD) 21 songs filmed in
cafes and on the beach at Nyon, Switzerland
• 9) 2013 Guitar Lessons (DVD)
• On youtube soundcloud and you can see all live
filmed several songs, or listen to studio recordings.
• Further information and images of the text books
of all these albums: Click 1), 2) , 3) , 4) , 5) , 6).
Front page of my Bali-book. The complete book can
be seen onflickr
Duration: about 100 minutes.
In the film, Indonesian, Balinese and English are spoken.
Comments: French.
Subtitles: French, German, English, Dutch.
Links:
·rob.van.welij@gmail.com
·www.youtube.com/user/RobvanWelyAtBali
·www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaEtOmh7 ...
·youtube.com/robvanwely
·www.facebook.com/rob.van.welij
·myspace.com/robvanwely
·www.flickr.com/people/robvanwely
·soundcloud.com/rob-van-wely-1
Rewards:
• 5 Euro: I'll send you a postcard from Bali.
• 10 Euro: I'll send you a postcard from Bali and
the link to download the film in HD (MP4).
• 25 Euro: You get the DVD and the link to download
the film in HD (MP4), with your name in the credits.
• 50 Euro: The DVD & the link to download the
film in HD (MP4), with your name in the credits, and one of my CDs,
autographed.
• 100 Euro: A ride (about an hour) in my old camper
(Mercedes 406D, 1970) with me as a driver, a photo from Bali (30x40cm) of your
choice, and the DVD of the film with your name in the credits.
• 300 Euro: You will receive the DVD of the film
with your name in the credits, three of my CDs, all signed. EXTRA BONUS: a tour
(a few hours) in my old camper with me as a driver and then dinner: a delicious
ratatouille, which I cook especially for you, and for dessert: coffee and a short
unplugged private concert (that all in my bus).
• 700 Euro: You get a signed DVD of the film with
your name in the credits, plus a private screening of the film, and a private
concert in your home or another location of your choice.
• Euro 1000: Thousand Euros! For such a generous
contribution you can get a combination of everything described above. The
possibilities are too numerous to mention here. To cite a few examples: I could film and
edit your event or private party or concert. Or invite you to my home in
southern France, including one or more walks in the beautiful surroundings of
my village, rabbit stew for dinner and a private screening of scenes that are
not in the movie. Please contact me and we will see what is possible.
• Euro 2500: Are you sure? For 2500 Euros I propose:
a two-week’s stay in a village a few kilometres from my Balinese village,
including airplane ticket (economy class) from Amsterdam to Bali, transport
from the Balinese airport to the village (and back again), your presence during
my filming of several ceremonies, food and drinks, visits to local families,
dance classes in the village school, bathing in hot springs in the area and at
least one massage by one of the villagers. The rest will be a surprise ...
How to pay?
You can forward your contribution on one of the
following accounts:
• Switzerland
:
PostFinance account
nr. 12-362577-1
Robert van
Welij, FR-34220 Riols
IBAN :
CH54 0900 0000 1236 2577 1
• France:
Banque
Postale No CCP 0428124Y030
Mr.ROBERT
VAN WELY 4, rue Basse, F-34220 RIOLS
IBAN : FR09
2004 1010 0904 2812 4Y03 092
BIC :
PSSTFRPPMON
• Netherlands
:
ING rek.n°
5999086 t.n.v. R G W van Wely Amalia van Solmsstraat 38 2741CL Waddinxveen
