Indonesia Calls!(2023)

Indonesia Calls! is a documentary series following historian Hans Goedkoop as he investigates the life of his grandfather, Rein van Langen. Born on Java, Grandpa Rein served in the colonial military from 1900 to 1950, spanning a turbulent half-century when Dutch rule over the East Indies crumbled. Through archival research and personal reflection, Goedkoop uncovers family secrets and broader historical truths about colonialism, military service, and Indonesia's struggle for independence. The series weaves together intimate family history with the larger geopolitical upheaval that reshaped Southeast Asia. It's a compelling exploration of how personal legacies intersect with imperial decline and national liberation movements.