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Press ReleaseA letter from Obama to Damien Dematra |
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Damien Dematra in TIME Magazine |
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The Riddle of Damien Dematra : Jakarta Post |
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Interview with Senior White House CorrespondentJake TapperABC News VideoPolitical Punch: 'Little Obama' in IndonesiaIndonesian filmmaker Damien Dematra on the country Obama once called home.07:49 | 11/16/2010 ...... more |
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Damien Dematra with Maya Soetoro (Obama's sister) |
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"The Story of Dorce - I am Me" by Damien Dematra & 32 Album VCDs by Dorce Gamalama which broke World Records Accompany Dorce's Steps to Go InternationalSee the photos (hi-res) |
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28 November 2011Damien Dematra launches a controversial novel: "KARTOSOEWIRJO: A Hero or Terrorist?"See the photos |
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17 November 2011Premiere “Obama & Me” a film by Damien Dematra, based on the novel "Obama & Me" by Damien DematraSee the photos |
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14 November 2011Welcoming President Barack Obama’s Homecing: Damien Dematra launches a novel “DREAM OBAMA" & World Record Certificates PresentationsSee the photos |
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25 October 2011Plan to make a movie about victims of terrorist bom "Ramadan for Sakinah" - a movie by Damien Dematra.Read news by Antara News |
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channelnewsasia.com"Captain Jihad" takes aim at terrorismINDONESIA: A new movie on the life of a former Jemaah Islamiyah leader takes aim at terrorism, and spreads the message of peace to young Indonesians. The 60-minute documentary is called "Nasir Abas, Captain Jihad" and it will be shown in cinemas and distributed to schools across Indonesia. read more |
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October 2011Peace Action - Longest Signature above Shroud with Message of Peace to remember the victims of Bali BombingSee photos by Detikfoto
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10 October 2011Anti-violence movement with General (Ret.) Hendropriyono, As'ad Said Ali (Vice-Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama), Ilham and Poppy Aidit, Sardjono Kartosoewiryo, Ahmad Sahedi (grandson of David Bereuh), Sugiarto Supardjo (General Supardjo child), Surya Susilo (Chairman of FSAB), Damien Dematra (initiator), etc. |
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Jakarta GlobeDirector Sheds Light on Lupus in IndonesiaA massively under-diagnosed autoimmune
disorder is getting some much-needed exposure in Indonesian director
Damien Dematra’s new film, “L4 Lupus,” believed to be the first
movie to ever focus on sufferers of the disease.
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See photos of premiere L4 Lupus |
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B Channel & Damien Dematra Production
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The Village Boy hit success in USA, winning four categories in "Los Angeles Movie Awards". |
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L4 LUPUS Book Launch by Damien Dematra and the odapus (people living with lupus) in Roundabout Hotel Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia.See photos |
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Press Conference: L4 Lupus Film in Kramat Hospital,16 May 2011See hi-res
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5 May 2011Book launch "Letters to God" by Damien Dematra and people living with lupus in Kramat Hospital.See photos |
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The fastest movie production in historyDamien Dematra broke the world record for the fastest movie produced from script to premiere in 9 days 17 hours and 45 minutes.See the photos:
Star Presentation "Dream Obama - The Movie" Movie
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Director Looks to Break World Record For Fast Filming
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PRESS RELEASEStory behind the The Village Boy Movie(Jakarta, 19/04/2011) First trilogy of Si Anak Kampoeng (The Village Boy) about Buya Syafii Maarif's childhood, which was filmed based on the novel with the same title, The Village Boy was finally premiered in 1000 seats theaters, Epicentrum XXI Kuningan, on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 19:00. Hundreds of dignitaries, government officials, and celebrities attended. The film was directed... read more
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WORLD RECORD: The Fastest Writer and Novel PublishedAt the closing day of the Gus Dur Festival Culture, Damien Dematra received two world records submitted by Jaya Suprana of World Records Museum and Mrs. Tien Sumitro representing the Royal World Records. The award is given to Damien as the fastest writer in the world for the novel "A Million Hearts to Gus Dur" that was written in 3 days and 3 nights. Also for the same novel, the publisher, Gramedia Pustaka Utama and Damien Dematra received the world record for the fastest novel published (four days). More |
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Media ReleaseWORLD RECORD - The Fastest Photographer: Obama Always in My Mind(Semarang, 6/12) As if not satisfied with the accomplishments he achieved so far, the versatile artist Damien Dematra made the effort to break a new record again by becoming the world's fastest and photographers. The attempt was... moreClick to see a series of Damien Dematra's photos profileClick to see photos of World Records event at the Museum of Indonesia. |
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Pictures of " Little Obama " Paintings....... more |
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WORLD RECORD BREAKER: THE THICKEST BOOK IN THE WORLDReutersObamamania books a place in record books(10/11/2010, Reuters Life!) - At a thumb-numbing 5,472 pages, a book devoted to the life of Barack Obama is probably not going to be on the President's list of beach reads, but its Indonesian author is hoping for interest from the White House..... moreJakarta GlobeA Magic Moment for an Obsessed Indonesian Obama AdmirerDamien Dematra hasn’t been getting much sleep of late. He’s been
waiting a long time for Barack Obama’s visit.
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Photo from ReutersDamien Dematra - Writing Coaching, Competition, and Book LaunchingIndonesia writer Damien Dematra speaks to students from Asisi Catholic school, the former elementary school of U.S. President Barack Obama, during a writing coaching session themed "Messages to President Obama" in Jakarta October 14, 2010, ahead of Obama's visit to Indonesia in November.... moreClick to see the pictures of Celebrating Obama's Homecoming. Book Launching: Thickest book in the world: "Obama and Pluralism" in Asisi Elementary School, Jakarta, 8 November 2010 |
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Novel Launch of 'OBAMA and ME' by Damien
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PRESS RELEASEThe Council of Protestant Church and Catholic Church in Indonesia Donate Korans to the Largest Moslem Organization(Jakarta, Friday, 13 August 2010) The Communion of Indonesian Churches (PGI) and the Indonesian Bishops` Council (KWI) here have donated Korans for Indonesian citizens arrested in Australia, a spokesman for the two bodies said. About 100 Korans were presented to Indonesia`s second biggest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, to be sent to Australia-based churches and then distributed to Indonesian prisoners in that country....morePhotos....more |
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PRESS RELEASEPluralism Care Movement
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 (From the left :Parves, Eggi Sudjana, Sukma, Gus Nuril, Pong Hardjatmo, Damien Dematra, Pdt hendrik, Mohammad, Udayana sangging, Dr julia Satari) Clik to see bigger size |
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Press Release:WORLD RECORD FASTEST PAINTING"Little Obama" Paintings Exhibition is part of the programs "Celebrating Obama's Homecoming" initiated by Damien Dematra and the showing is still carried on despite the postponement of Obama's visit to Indonesia. On the third sole exhibition held in Dharmawangsa Square on 23rd of June 2010, at around 3 o'clock, Jaya Suprana,... more |
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Watch Official Trailer Film Obama Anak Menteng (Little Obama) |
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Press Release:Sole Exhibition of Paintings from DAMIEN DEMATRA
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Press Release:Launching OBAMA from ASISI Written by Damien Dematra(06/10/10) At first, launching Obama from Asisi is one from the program of "Celebrating Obama's Homecoming" initiated by Damien Dematra. The program continues despite of the postponement... read more |
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Press Release:Director Damien Dematra is Disappointed by Obama's Postponement to Indonesia(06/04/10) In line with President Barack Obama's third postponement to Indonesia, the release date of Little Obama the movie in cinemas is now under uncertainty. read more |
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Press ReleaseThe Shooting of Little Obama is Almost Finish and Director Damien Dematra is Looking for Young Buya Syafii Maarif(Jakarta, 01/06/10) Unflagging pursuit of creativeness, Director and Novelist Damien Dematra is now looking for young Buya Syafii Maarif to play in his coming movie: The Kampung Boy,... read more |
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Press Release:Little Obama The Movie There Will be No Scene of Obama Salat27/05/10) After doing extensive conversation and receiving several thoughtful considerations, with deliberation it has been decided that the scene about little Obama doing salat will not be filmed in Little Obama the movie. read more... |
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Press Release:Novel about Little Obama looking for International PublisherIn the first week of June 2010 , the second book about Obama's years in Indonesia will be published. The book title is "Obama from Asisi". The book tells the period of Obama's childhood in the Catholic school. The first novel "Obama The Menteng Kid" hit the market in march 2010 and was reprinted 2 days after the launching. For more info please contact Damien Dematra at: damiendematra@gmail.com |
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Press Release:"Little Obama" Movie Start Filming on 14th May & "Celebrating Obama’s Homecoming" PROGRAM(Jakarta, 17/05/10) Little Obama the Movie starts filming on Friday, 14th of May 2010 in Bandung city and it is welcomed by heavy rain, but on the following day, the weather is nice and friendly, and production team manage to finish... read more |
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Press Release:“Little Obama” the Movie to be Released June 2010YES WE CAN!
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Launching Novel When I Touch the SkyThe launching is attended by Mrs. Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih (Health Minister) and Cameron Hume (Ambassador of USA in Indonesia). |
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Damien Dematra meets with Lech Walesa Nobel prize winner in year 1993 and the Poland's president from 1990-1995Click to see more |
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Damien Dematra meets King Hamengkubowono the XClick to see more . |
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Launching Novel OBAMA Anak Menteng, in SDN 01 Besuki, at 15 Maret 2010Click to see more. |
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Launching Novel "The Kampung Boy"The Kampung Boy is a novel based on the life of Buya Ahmad Syafii Maarif.Click to see more |
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Launching book "One Million Hearts for Gus Dur"Launching book "One Million Prayers for Gus Dur" |
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Damien Dematra and Maarif Institute accepted in the Vice President of Indonesia's House (2/9/2009) |
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Launching In The Name of Allah, I Became Terrorist (17/12/2009)What would you do, if you are asked to join a religious organization to commit suicide? This is the main question raised in a talk show on the launching novel In The Name of Allah, I Became Terrorist written by Damien Dematra held by the Maarif Institute and leading publisher Gramedia Pustaka Utama in 17 December 2009 in Muhammadiyah Head Office. more |
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PLURALISM CARE MOVEMENT - a moral movement –As an appreciation of Gus Dur and Buya Syafii Maarif struggle to promote pluralism, on the 11 February 2010, Damien Dematra, as the writer of several novels about Gus Dur and Buya Syafii initiated the idea of making a movement to support pluralism in Indonesia called Pluralism Care Movement, at the book launch of Si Anak Kampoeng (The Kampung Boy) in the hall of Muhammadiyah, Jakarta. This very idea was immediately embraced by the society leaders such as Buya Syafii Maarif, Prof Din Syamsudin... more |
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BERITA LAINNYA:- The biography
movie of Ahmad Syafii Maarif – The Village Boy: A Trilogy
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Coming novels by Damien Dematra:- OBAMA from Asisi
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Damien Dematra is the initiator and the national coordinator of Pluralism Care Movement, initiated in February 2010 to honor the striving for pluralism in Indonesia by Buya Ahmad Syafii Maarif and Gus Dur, the nation teachers. The movement can be viewed in www.gerakanpedulipluralisme.com- Pluralism Care Movement- a moral movement- OBAMA the Icon of Pluralism- Pluralism Under Threat- Jakarta Post Article on Pluralism Care Movement |
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Damien Dematra is also the Chairman of National Writing Movement, and the movement can be viewed in: www.gerakannasionalmenulis.com |
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