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ENIGMA

Bayu and his sister, Arumi, returned to their parents' house to vacate it after their mother passed away. Since Bayu had not had a close relationship with his mother, he found it difficult to understand his own feelings. However, after going through the process of cleaning the house with his sister, Bayu slowly begins to discover and understand the anxiety he feels.

  • Albertus Nico
    Director
  • Khusni
    Writer
  • Dominikus Paksi
    Producer
  • Andika Wahyu
    Co-Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    23 minutes 34 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 14, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    26,000,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Jogja Film Academy
Director Biography - Albertus Nico

Albertus Nico Wicaksono is a writer, director and producer, known for his award-winning short films. With professional experience in the film industry, he has contributed to production teams for feature films and Netflix series. Over the past two years, he has produced two short films, balancing both creative and production roles. His expertise in these dual areas gives him a comprehensive understanding of the artistic and operational sides of filmmaking. Holds a degree from Jogja Film Academy, where he honed his skills in filmmaking and storytelling, further enriching his approach to both creative and production work.

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Director Statement

The film Enigma tells the story of a child who is in a dilemma while trying to understand his feelings after losing his mother. Enigma is a story about how humans instinctively move forward, bringing grief with them on their journey through life. The film aims to provide reflection and contemplation space for viewers who are dealing with loss, and help them understand that in grieving, there are no fixed rules or specific guidelines in expressing it, due to the highly personalized and situational nature of grief.