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.
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Rachmat Kurniawan IdrusDirector
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Azyd Aqsha MadaniWriter
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Rachmat Kurniawan IdrusWriter
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Azyd Aqsha MadaniProducer
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WaryaKey Cast"Himself"
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DimanKey Cast"Himself"
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Yafi Rayhan ZainalPost Production Crew
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Fatahillah AhmadPost Production Crew
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Daniel JeshanPost Production Crew
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Deyliano Ezra ArsyikaSpecial Thanks
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Project Type:Documentary, Short, Student
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Runtime:7 minutes
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Completion Date:January 15, 2024
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Country of Origin:Indonesia
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Country of Filming:Indonesia
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Language:Indonesian
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:Yes - Multimedia Nusantara University
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Digital Artifex Film FestivalPadova
Italy
March 17, 2024
World Premiere
Official Selection -
Earth Stories Film FestivalKeele
United Kingdom
April 22, 2024
International Premiere
Special Mention -
Megacities-ShortDocs Film FestivalParis
France
May 23, 2024
Europe Premiere
Best Shortdoc -
Bali International Film FestivalDenpasar
Indonesia
June 6, 2024
Asian Premiere
Official Selection -
Vaasa Wildlife International Film FestivalVaasa
Finland
September 25, 2024
Finland Premiere
Special Awards Nominee -
9th Positive Cinema Week at 77th Cannes International Film FestivalCannes
France
May 24, 2024
Cannes Premiere
Special Screening -
One Earth Film FestivalChicago, Illinois
United States
September 22, 2024
American Premiere
Honorable Mention -
Festival Film BahariCirebon, Jawa Barat
Indonesia
October 24, 2024
Official Selection -
Saratov Sufferings Film FestivalSaratov
Russian Federation
September 5, 2024
Russian Premiere
Official Selection -
Don Bosco Global Youth Film FestivalNew York
United States
October 5, 2024
Young Best Documentary Director -
VIANATUR Environmental Film FestivalVolladolid
Spain
Official Selection -
7th Siding Festival of FilmCreston
Canada
November 17, 2024
Canada Premiere
Official Selection
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.
"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."