The Atlantis Mussels

This film narrates the story of a community on the coast of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, experiencing the direct impact of land subsidence and global climate change that jeopardize their area. In an effort to face this crisis, they come up with a unique solution by using green mussel shells for raising the ground to prevent the disaster from engulfing their homes.

  • Rachmat Kurniawan Idrus
    Director
  • Azyd Aqsha Madani
    Writer
  • Rachmat Kurniawan Idrus
    Writer
  • Azyd Aqsha Madani
    Producer
  • Warya
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Diman
    Key Cast
    "Himself"
  • Yafi Rayhan Zainal
    Post Production Crew
  • Fatahillah Ahmad
    Post Production Crew
  • Daniel Jeshan
    Post Production Crew
  • Deyliano Ezra Arsyika
    Special Thanks
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    7 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    January 15, 2024
  • 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 - Multimedia Nusantara University
  • Digital Artifex Film Festival
    Padova
    Italy
    March 17, 2024
    World Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Earth Stories Film Festival
    Keele
    United Kingdom
    April 22, 2024
    International Premiere
    Special Mention
  • Megacities-ShortDocs Film Festival
    Paris
    France
    May 23, 2024
    Europe Premiere
    Best Shortdoc
  • Bali International Film Festival
    Denpasar
    Indonesia
    June 6, 2024
    Asian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Vaasa Wildlife International Film Festival
    Vaasa
    Finland
    September 25, 2024
    Finland Premiere
    Special Awards Nominee
  • 9th Positive Cinema Week at 77th Cannes International Film Festival
    Cannes
    France
    May 24, 2024
    Cannes Premiere
    Special Screening
  • One Earth Film Festival
    Chicago, Illinois
    United States
    September 22, 2024
    American Premiere
    Honorable Mention
  • Festival Film Bahari
    Cirebon, Jawa Barat
    Indonesia
    October 24, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Saratov Sufferings Film Festival
    Saratov
    Russian Federation
    September 5, 2024
    Russian Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Don Bosco Global Youth Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    October 5, 2024
    Young Best Documentary Director
  • VIANATUR Environmental Film Festival
    Volladolid
    Spain
    Official Selection
  • 7th Siding Festival of Film
    Creston
    Canada
    November 17, 2024
    Canada Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Rachmat Kurniawan Idrus

Rachmat Kurniawan Idrus was born and raised in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Currently, he is a journalism major student at Multimedia Nusantara University. Rachmat is also an environmental activist who has collaborated multiple times with environmental influencers such as Jerhemy Owen, Pandawara Group, and others. He has created several short documentary films and digital video on environmental issues, including "Jumantara of Bantar Gebang" in 2022 and "Sampah Anaconda" in 2023.

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Director Statement

"In creating this film, our primary aim was to shed light on the profound challenges faced by coastal communities at the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of direct consequences stemming from land subsidence and global climate change, both of which pose imminent threats to the very existence of this community.

As filmmakers, we sought to capture the resilience and ingenuity exhibited by these individuals in the face of such adversity. The unique solution they devised, using green mussel shells to raise up the ground and safeguard their homes, serves as a testament to human creativity and adaptability in confronting environmental crises.

Through the lens of our camera, we invite the audience to witness the struggle for survival and the strength that emerges from communal bonds. The film aims not only to raise awareness about the environmental challenges faced by these communities but also to inspire a collective sense of responsibility for our shared planet.

In essence, this film is a visual journey into the heart of a community grappling with the impacts of a changing environment, offering a glimpse into the human spirit's ability to innovate and persevere in the face of nature's formidable forces."