Sikat Subar - A Hidden Colorful Feather

“Foreigners do not realize that, but this actually helps us pay for our children's education. This keeps them in school.”

An exploration of East Timor through the symbolism of the rooster, questioning traditions, confronting ethics and human needs. From rituals to economics and gender, it reveals the complexities of a post-conflict society in one of the youngest countries.

Director: Diogo Pessoa de Andrade