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Krakatau
Somad and Biang Terona are sent by their master at Krakatau martial arts school to look for the rebellious student, Bodin, who is Somad’s real father. Bodin manages to marry the wife of a landlord and takes over the wealth but he becomes a dictator. His son, Tirta, also manages to displace Surya as inheritor of Bodin’s wealth. Surya is the son of Tirta’s mother with her previous husband. Finally, Biang Terona defeats Bodin, and Somad reveals that Bodin is his father. The film ends with the eruption of the Krakatau Volcano.
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Plot Summary
This documentary explores the cataclysmic eruption of the Krakatoa volcano in 1883. It details the lead-up to the eruption, the devastating scale of the explosion, and the subsequent tsunamis and atmospheric effects that impacted the globe. The film uses historical accounts, illustrations, and scientific analysis to reconstruct the events and their consequences.
Critical Reception
As a documentary, specific critical reception is hard to pinpoint in the same way as narrative films. However, it is recognized for its historical documentation of a significant natural disaster, contributing to educational and scientific understanding. Audiences generally found it informative and impactful.
What Reviewers Say
Provides a detailed account of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption.
Effectively uses historical and scientific data to explain the disaster.
Visually engaging with illustrations and dramatic reenactments.
Google audience: Information on audience reviews specifically for this documentary is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was one of the loudest sounds historically recorded, heard over 3,000 miles away. The ash cloud from the eruption circled the globe multiple times, causing spectacular sunsets worldwide for years afterward.
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