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Zia's First Fast

An 8-year-old daughter must overcome her hunger and emotions to fast completely to fill in her Ramadhan book.

  • Louis Michael Kristanto
    Director
    Dua Arah
  • Ega Fauzia Hermansyah
    Writer
  • Jonathan Vivaldo Aritonang
    Producer
  • Ephraim Ryan Pranata
    Producer
    Where We Left Off, Torn, The Art of Death, Between Days
  • Marissa Zhifania Azzahira
    Key Cast
    "Zia"
  • Abdurrohman Salim
    Key Cast
    "Heru (Papa)"
  • Thata Amartha
    Key Cast
    "Hani (Mama)"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Puasa Pertama Zia
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Comedy, Children, Muslim, Madani
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 12 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 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 - BINUS University
Director Biography - Louis Michael Kristanto

Jakarta-based director and cinematographer Louis Michael is known for his short films 'Two-Way' (2023) and 'Zia's First Fast' (2024), the former of which has screened in multiple festivals, both local and international.

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Director Statement

From the curiosity and exploration of a child and to understanding the meaning of things, there's much I'd like to convey in this short film. As the director of this movie, I tried to put myself in Zia's shoes to better understand what she was going through. We both learned what fasting means. It is my hopes that this short exploration of fasting culture through the lens of childhood can resonate with many.