Following the successful launch of Ubud: Cinecurious, Titik Dua Ubud introduces its second program with Olah Rasa: A Day Full of Flavours, an immersive journey where cinema and cuisine come together. This edition celebrates the intersection of food, film, and culture through hands-on experiences, Balinese traditional communal dining called megibung, and a special screening of Edwin’s award-winning Aruna & Her Palate (Aruna & Lidahnya, 2018).

Adapted from Laksmi Pamuntjak’s novel, Aruna & Her Palate is more than a film; it’s a flavorful exploration of Indonesia’s diverse culinary heritage woven with themes of friendship, love, and memory. Set across Surabaya, Pamekasan, Pontianak, and Singkawang, the film has won multiple accolades, including Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2018 Festival Film Indonesia and international screenings in Berlin and Macao.

“Culinary cinema is intimate; When people eat on screen, you see their humanity in its most vulnerable form,” said Edwin, the film’s director.

From 3:00 PM onwards, the Olah Rasa: A Day Full of Flavours will open to the public at Titik Dua. Guests are encouraged to wear kain to honor Indonesian heritage. The celebration will feature:

-15.00 – 21.30 | Pasar Rakyat by Sore Sore, a lively marketplace with artisans, F&B stalls, free-flow drinks, and music by DJ Ebes.

-15.00 – 16.00 | Meracik Rasa, a hands-on cooking demo exploring Base Genep, Bali’s traditional spice blend, led by culinary storyteller Ade Putri Paramadita and Chef Kori Antarayasa of Ramu Kitchen.

-16.00 – 18.00 | Santap Rasa, inspired by the Balinese tradition of megibung, guests gather for a communal supper featuring dishes from the demo, where stories and flavours are shared around one table.

-18.30 – 20.30 | Film Screening: Aruna & Her Palate, an award-winning cinematic journey through food, friendship, and hidden truths.

-20.30 – 21.30 | Input & Output Session, a post-screening conversation with actress Hannah Al Rashid and producer Muhammad Zaidy (Palari Films) on storytelling, visuals, and taste.
 

Olah Rasa Experience Bundles

-Penuh Rasa (Cooking Demo + Megibung Supper + Screening): IDR 450,000 (nett)
Cooking demo with Ade Putri & Chef Kori followed by a megibung-style supper experience.

-Santap Rasa (Megibung Supper + Screening): IDR 360,000 (nett)
Inspired by the Balinese tradition of megibung, guests gather at one table to enjoy dishes from the cooking demo, sharing flavours, stories, and culture.

All bundles include free-flow water, a film screening seat, and complimentary popcorn.

Featured Voices

-Ade Putri Paramadita (@misshotrodqueen) is a culinary storyteller dedicated to preserving Indonesian food heritage. A former radio host turned food writer and stylist, she has hosted web series such as 6x6 (FoodieS), Akarasa (VICE Indonesia), and Cerita Sebuah Rasa (Grab Indonesia). She co-founded Beergembira, runs Kedai Aput, and appeared as a local guide on Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted.

-Chef Kori Antarayasa, Head Chef of Ramu Kitchen, is the mind behind plates that blend memory with innovation. Raised in Bali on his mother’s home cooking, his philosophy is rooted in nostalgia, local ingredients, and stories carried by flavours.

-Hannah Al Rashid is a London-born Indonesian actress of Bugis and French descent. A graduate of SOAS University of London, she moved to Indonesia in 2008 and has since built a career spanning international films such as The Night Comes for Us (2018) and Aruna & Her Palate. She is also a vocal gender equality advocate and a UN SDG Mover.

-Muhammad Zaidy, also known as Eddy, is the co-founder of Palari Films. With an MFA from the New York Film Academy and experience at The Weinstein Company, he has produced acclaimed films such as Athirah (2016), Posesif (2017), and Aruna & Her Palate (2018). Palari Films is now one of Southeast Asia’s most respected production houses.

A Tribute to Food and Cinema Lovers

The choice of film is also a heartfelt tribute to the late John Badalu, initiator of Ubud: Cinecurious and a devoted foodie. As remembered by his close friend Yasmina Haryono:

His close friend Yasmina Haryono also remembers:

“We were big foodies. It was how we connected, how we celebrated, how we healed. John especially loved Chinese food... Whenever we met up, food was central. He’d ask what I was in the mood for and then pick a place that matched it perfectly. He knew his spots: seafood by the pier in Sumba, noodles in Kuta, La Lucciola with its ocean view over his beloved Petitenget beach. In Bali, he always had a new recommendation.”

Read more of Yasmina’s memories of her friendship with John here.