Hantu Baru

In 2016, Danish writer Lars K. Andersen embarked on the creation of a film inspired by his childhood hero, the Norwegian explorer Helge Ingstad. Ingstad's legendary 1937 expedition to Mexico in search of a lost Apache tribe served as the catalyst for what initially appeared as an eccentric road movie. However, it unfolded into a profound exploration of cultural appropriation, prompting reflection on our own missteps. The film transforms into a poignant critique of documentaries that frequently exploit indigenous groups in exotic locales, unfairly branding their ways as "primitive". Norwegian filmmaker HÃ¥vard Bustnes follows Lars as he meticulously retraces the path blazed by Helge Ingstad, driven by an unwavering determination to uncover the secrets of the lost tribe. By his side stands Pius, the great-grandson of the esteemed Apache warrior Geronimo, resolute in his conviction regarding the presence of Apache in Mexico. Together, they embark on an extraordinary odyssey, encountering a Mexican family that exploits the revered Geronimo name for their own gain. Additionally, their journey intersects with a Mexican Intelligence Agent who might bring them closer to the truth. Lars faces the moral dilemma of pursuing a tribe that has no desire to be found at all, eventually recognizing the imperialist perspective he shares with Ingstad. As the film project hovers on the edge of collapse, Lars makes a final attempt at his endeavor and follows a trail that leads him to Helge Ingstad's grandson in Oslo. In the attic, a shocking revelation unfolds: A sacred relic stolen from the Apaches.