History, Memory, Commemoration is a research project by cultural researcher Mirwan Andan (Makassar), artists Iswanto Hartono (Jakarta/Kassel) and artist Hans van Houwelingen (Amsterdam/Berlin). The project will result in eight films, each recorded on specific locations in Indonesia and the Netherlands that relate to a shared colonial history. The first film JAVA is recorded in Jakarta and was released in February 2024, the second film ACEH in September 2024. This film was recorded in Aceh and pictures how history is remembered and commemorated within the specific Aceh culture. It shows the influences of tradition, islam, politics, education, historiography and fashion on the way history is experienced, shared and passed on to next generations. Rather than focusing solely on historical facts, these films delve into historiography, exploring how remembrance is shared, commemorated, and transmitted across generations. The project invites individuals to reflect on their personal and cultural interpretations of history, without any preconceived maral or political agenda. Its aim is to enrich the discourse on colonial history by revealing its diversity, complexity and dynamic nature.