Private Project

Speaking of Dreams

Bandar, an atheist-single mom wants to know the meaning of her recurring dreams by consulting via phone with her religious and married best friend, Janur. Through easy, yet deep conversations, they slowly reveal what truly matters.

  • Addiena Irzan
    Director
  • Addiena Irzan
    Writer
  • Andiska Alsheila
    Producer
  • Addiena Irzan
    Key Cast
    "Bandar"
  • Dwitiya Sastro
    Key Cast
    "Janur"
  • Febri Marleni
    Camera Woman & Cinematographer
  • Anky Prasetya
    Film Editor
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Bicara Tentang Mimpi
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    13 minutes 56 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 14, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    20 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:
    No
Director Biography - Addiena Irzan

Addiena Irzan was introduced to films by her late father when she was 4 years old. Since then, she has become a movie geek and watched over 3300 film titles from all over the world. In college, she has written 4 short films and directed one of them. These films are screened in various film festivals in Jakarta and Bandung (2003-2004). Being a filmmaker is her long-time passion.

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Director Statement

Throughout life, humans have been dreaming in their sleep. But often, those dreams are ignored because they focus on chasing their real life dreams.

By Bandar and Janur's conversations to find meaning of their dreams, we will understand the importance of thoughts for our mental health. By listening, feeling and reacting to what our dreams suggest, we will know ourselves better. Like Bandar and Janur who choose not to ignore their dreams, to accept and better love themselves, unconditionally.

Dreams don't lie, they tell you how you feel, and sometimes how to feel, undistorted by facts.