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Soekarno Play Centers Indo Fate Through Subtle Dialogue
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Bo Tarenskeen’s new play Soekarno portrays the controversial Indonesian statesman in two stages of life, exploring his legacy and the question of whether Indonesia would remain a Dutch colony without him. The production features dual performances by Tarenskeen and Esther Scheldwacht, examining Soekarno’s political maneuvers, imprisonment, and rise to power. The work functions as a philosophical inquiry into power and law, referencing Carl Schmitt, while highlighting the complex identity politics surrounding the spelling of Soekarno’s name and its colonial implications.
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