The footage cuts to the following morning. The sky is orange, not from the sun, but from the smoke of burning settlements. The amateur filmmaker is hiding behind a stack of lumber near the Mentaya River. The camera shakes uncontrollably. He captures the "Mandau"—the traditional swords—glinting in the light.

Konflik yang pecah di Sampit, Kalimantan Tengah, tidak terjadi secara tiba-tiba. Terdapat akumulasi ketegangan yang berlangsung selama bertahun-tahun sebelum akhirnya meledak pada Februari 2001.

Footage labeled "video amatir perang sampit" often appears on social media and video platforms.

The Sampit War had a profound impact on the people and the region. The conflict resulted in significant loss of life, displacement, and destruction of property. The trauma and scars of the conflict still linger, with many people continuing to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health issues.