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Atirath

This film depicts the struggle of someone who loses direction, because of the many choices before their eyes. He tries to find answers to what he sees in front of him, but he is always pulled by the rope that binds him. The person feels confused, afraid, depressed, all mixed up causing him to almost give up.

  • Maulana Latif Hanafi
    Director
  • Maulana Latif Hanafi
    Writer
  • Maulana Latif Hanafi
    Producer
  • Salsabila Rona Khairunisa
    Key Cast
    "People Tied Up"
  • Nadinda Yofani Muraharta
    Key Cast
    "People dancing in yellow kebayas"
  • Makayla Rahmadina Azzhra
    Choreo
  • Siti Nurhayati
    Makeup man
  • Bagus Satrio Pamungkas Endi Syahputra
    Art Director
  • Maulana Latif Hanafi
    Director of Photography
  • Maulana Latif Hanafi
    Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Atirath
  • Project Type:
    Experimental
  • Runtime:
    3 minutes 18 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 31, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    440,000 INR
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    DCP
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - SMK Negeri 1 Wonosari
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Festival Film Pelajar Jogja - XV
    Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
    Indonesia
    October 5, 2024
    Karya Terbaik Kelir Award (Kategori Eksperimental)
  • Lift-Off Sessions August 2024
    Sesi Pembuat Film Pertama Kali di Lift-Off 2024 Pinewood Road Pinewood Studios, Inggris SL0 0HN
    August 12, 2024
    Student Shorts - Siswa Bercerita
    Selected
Distribution Information
  • Shortverse
    Distributor
    Country: Indonesia
    Rights: All Rights, Video on Demand, Free TV
  • Vimeo
    Distributor
    Country: American Samoa
    Rights: All Rights, Video on Demand, Free TV
Director Biography - Maulana Latif Hanafi

Maulana Latif Hanafi is a young film director from Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia. As of 2025, he is 17 years old. He is a student as well as an emerging filmmaker currently studying at SMKN 1 Wonosari, where he has developed a strong interest in directing.

Latif’s journey in the visual arts began at the age of 12, when he started creating short videos. Since then, he has dedicated himself to exploring and developing his skills in filmmaking. This dedication is reflected in his first film, Athirat, which has achieved success at several festivals, including winning Best Film at FFPJ 2024 and SEWONDERLAN 2024, as well as being officially selected at IMAC 2025 and ReelOzInd! 2025.

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Director Statement

Atirath was born from my personal experience of entering a new environment that demanded achievement while leaving little room for individual desire to be heard. Instead of growth, I found myself gradually losing control over my own choices.

Through visual language and bodily symbolism, the film represents an inner struggle of a person who is bound, pulled in multiple directions, and forced to conform to expectations beyond themselves. The figure dressed in white tied and wounded reflects my own inner state: confused, pressured, and disconnected from my inner voice. Meanwhile, the dancer in yellow embodies hope and the desire to remain optimistic, even within a restrictive situation.

Atirath is not merely a story about resistance against a system, but about the courage to engage in dialogue with oneself. It explores how one attempts to understand their limitations, accept their wounds, and slowly release the bonds that have shaped them.

For me, freedom does not always mean confronting oppression head-on, but reclaiming dignity and choice amid pressure. This film is an inner journey toward returning to the most honest voice the voice of oneself.