Salam
Sarane.
17 brothers. The Moluccas. A documentary about brotherhood, tolerance, and the bond between Muslims and Christians.
17 brothers.
One Moluccas.
A story of
brotherhood.
My, Yasser Ishraqi, Salam Sarane bond with Gerano Hatumena began when we were eleven years old, as neighbours growing up together. That bond took on a deeper meaning in 2019, when we, as best friends, travelled together to the Moluccas for the first time. There, I was able to experience Pela Gandong in real life.
In February 2024, the idea emerged to capture Salam Sarane in the Moluccas in the form of a documentary. In June 2024, it finally happened: together with seventeen brothers, we travelled to the Moluccas to intertwine the story of Nowruz with that of Salam Sarane. It became the most meaningful journey of my life.
17 young men with different backgrounds travel to the Moluccas to document the unique brotherhood and tolerance between Muslims and Christians. Through personal stories, historical context, and a specially organised futsal tournament, the film shows how religious and cultural differences can come together in a shared identity of respect and solidarity.
Watch the
trailer.
Salam Sarane — Official trailer 2025
On screen
in 2025.
What they
wrote.
118 donors.
€5.045 raised.
The production of Salam Sarane was partly financed through a successful crowdfunding campaign on Voordekunst.
Numbers
that speak.
June 2024 — TikTok & Instagram results during the trip.
17 brothers.
17 brothers travelled to the Moluccas in June 2024. Below is the full team behind Salam Sarane.
