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Sammi, Who Can Detach His Body Parts

A man with a unique gift sacrifices parts of himself to aid loved ones. Following his passing, his mother embarks on a quest to recover the scattered pieces of her son's body.

  • Rein Maychaelson
    Director
  • Rein Maychaelson
    Writer
  • Eugenia Corenne Ong
    Writer
  • Ihsan Ibrahim
    Producer
  • Astrid Saerong
    Producer
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu
    Key Cast
  • Jefri Nichol
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
  • Berlinale
    Berlin
    Germany
    February 18, 2025
    World Premiere
    Official Selection: Berlinale Shorts
  • Kraków Film Festival
    Kraków
    Poland
    Silver Dragon Award
  • Concorto Film Festival
    Pontenure
    Italy
    Jury Award
  • Singapore International Film Festival
    Singapore
    Singapore
    Silver Screen Award for Best Cinematography
  • Hamptons International Film Festival
    East Hampton, NY
    United States
    Best Narrative Short Film
  • New York Asia Film Festival
    New York City
    United States
    Honorable Mention
  • Raindance
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival
    Bucheon
    South Korea
    Official Selection
  • SXSW London
    London
    United Kingdom
    Official Selection
  • Leiden Shorts
    Leiden
    Netherlands
    Official Selection
Distribution Information
  • Lights On
    Country: Italy
Director Biography - Rein Maychaelson

Imagination has always been Maychaelson’s escape. Honing his style in earlier short films and screaming on family, social, and political matters beneath reality-bending stories, Maychaelson’s recent body of work focuses on simple interpersonal relationships set against unique circumstances. For example, two sisters navigate their parents’ divorce in THE ROOTLESS BLOOM (2023), which premiered at Busan International Film Festival. In SAMMI, WHO CAN DETACH HIS BODY PARTS (2024), Rein focuses on a mother’s relationship with her son. This short premiered at Berlinale and went on to win the Silver Dragon Award at Krakow Film Festival, the Jury Award at Concorto Film Festival, and an honorable mention at NYAFF. The film has also been selected by and screened at Raindance, Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, SXSW London, Leiden, and more. With two other short films currently in post-production, Maychaelson continues to develop his first feature about a man who wishes to be unborn.

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