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Purusa: Wedding Sacred

As the wedding day approached, Kadek Shanti failed to marry Putu Dharma because Putu's parents did not approve of their marriage. Kadek Shanti's large pregnancy required her to marry a sacred object.

  • I Made Suniartika
    Director
  • I Made Suniartika
    Writer
  • Lila Rosanti
    Producer
  • Kadek Divta Pradnya Dewi
    Key Cast
    "Kadek Shanti"
  • I Gede Suwardana
    Key Cast
    "Bapa Wayan/Mr. Wayan"
  • Ni Luh Putu Wiwik
    Key Cast
    "Mrs. Luh/Me Luh"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Purusa: Wedding Sacred
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    15 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    February 29, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    2,548 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    4K - Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Jogja Film Academy
Director Biography - I Made Suniartika

Being born and raised in Bali makes I Made Suniartika close to local culture and traditions. Now he lives in Yogyakarta to complete his education at Jogja Film Academy. In 2021, his short documentary entitled "Different Touch in Batik" received nominations for the Indonesian Film Festival and Maya Cup. He continues to focus on pursuing his life in the film world.

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Director Statement

As a man who was born and grew up in Bali, Suniartika feels emotional closeness about the traditions and life of the community, one of which is marriage. My parents always advised me that if I got married, it was strictly forbidden to follow a woman's lineage, but instead I had to propose to a woman and follow my family's lineage even though I had a brother. Why is it like this? Due to the customs of some Balinese people, the groom is the one who is obliged to propose to the bride. If a man is proposed to by a woman, it is likened to a "paid bangkung" like a female pig who attracts the groom to her house. This term really lowers the self-esteem of men's families. Thinking about the fate of a family that only has daughters, while they hope for offspring to carry on family responsibilities, but are hindered by the strong habits and systems in
their society.